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SpaceX IPO
SpaceX IPO: what you need to know
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Important information: we do not offer advice on the suitability of IPOs. It’s important you understand the risks of investing and make sure you have the details you need to make an informed decision. Any decision to invest in the SpaceX IPO should be made solely on the basis of the information contained in the prospectus, disclosure summary, and any official supplements to these. Investing for 5+ years increases your chances of positive returns compared to cash savings. But investments rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you put in. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, ask for advice.
What’s happening and when?
SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp) will be listing its shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
After being held privately for over 20 years, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) means retail investors have been given the chance to own shares in the company for the first time.
If you’ve applied for the IPO, we’ll contact you on 12 June to confirm how many shares you’ve been allocated.
The SpaceX shares are then expected to be added to your account later that day.
| Thursday 4 June | Applications open and indicative price confirmed |
| Wednesday 10 June (11:59pm BST) | HL applications close |
| Friday 12 June (from 09:00am BST) | Shares added to your account |
| Friday 12 June (from 10:00am BST) | Allocations and final price confirmed by email |
| Friday 12 June (from 2:30pm BST) | First day of trading |
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Why is the SpaceX IPO so highly anticipated?
Founded in 2002, SpaceX claims to be the only company building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI.
They design, manufacture, launch and operate products and services built on cutting-edge technologies, including some of the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. They aim to provide reusable rockets, a fully global internet service, satellite-to-mobile communications and a real-time information and entertainment platform, supplemented by the use of AI.
Is the SpaceX IPO right for you?
Investing in individual shares as part of an IPO isn’t right for everyone. Investments rise and fall, so you could get back less than you invest. Before you invest, you should make sure:
Any shares you own form part of a diversified portfolio.
You're happy to invest for the long term - we suggest at least five years.
Any decision to invest is based on the prospectus and disclosure summary. Specific risks will be detailed in the disclosure summary.
You understand the nature of an IPO. Companies won’t always have a long track record and can therefore be difficult to value or price.
You’re comfortable that you won’t know the purchase price in advance of the SpaceX IPO.
By covering or mentioning an IPO, we are not endorsing the issue or attempting to generate interest in the listing. This isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, ask for advice.
SpaceX IPO FAQs
Common questions about the SpaceX IPO.
We’ll send you a Secure Message the day after you apply, acknowledging your application.
You can view or cancel your application in the ‘Pending Orders’ tab of your online account during the offer period.
SpaceX will confirm the final price of the IPO after US market close on 11 June 2026.
We’ll send you an email on the morning of 12 June 2026 to confirm how many shares you’ve been allocated.
Shares are expected to be added to your account on 12 June 2026.
No, it’s free to take part. We don’t charge dealing or foreign exchange fees to participate in an IPO.
Once you hold the shares, our annual management and dealing charges apply as normal.
HL will receive a distribution fee to cover our costs for advertising this offer. This fee will not exceed 0.20% of the value of the shares allocated and is paid by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. You will not be charged to participate in this offer.
If you want to apply for the SpaceX IPO, the minimum investment will be £1,000.
There is no maximum application value. But there’s no guarantee your full application will be accepted – you can read the key documents for extra information on the application process.
Once applications have closed, you won’t be able to amend or cancel your order.
Yes. UK investors will be able to participate in the IPO via selected investment platforms, such as Hargreaves Lansdown.
Whenever companies list through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), we strive to let you invest from day one.
Between March 2025 and March 2026, we participated in every single IPO on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) main market and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) that was open to everyday investors – a 100% participation rate.
On average, we secured 49% of the total retail allocation across these listings, meaning nearly half of all shares made available to individual investors came through HL.
We attempt to cover all IPOs available to UK retail investors. But due to the size and specialist nature of certain IPOs, this isn’t always possible.
Yes, you’ll need to have an investment account.
Once you’ve chosen your investment account, this is where your SpaceX shares will be held if your application is successful.
An S-1 is a detailed disclosure document that tells investors everything they need to know before buying shares in a company.
They typically include:
Business overview – what the company does and its strategy
Financial statements – revenue, profits, losses, cash flow
Risk factors – all major risks (competition, regulation, etc.)
Management team – executives and board members
Use of proceeds – how the IPO money will be used
Ownership structure – who owns what before and after the IPO
No, applications are limited to one per retail investor. You should not apply with multiple investment platforms.
But you can apply across multiple investment accounts. If you choose to do this with HL, we’ll aggregate your instruction as part of the application process.
To amend an application you’ve placed in an HL investment account:
Log in to your account on a web browser.
Select the account(s) in which you’ve applied for the IPO.
Select ‘pending orders’.
You can cancel your instruction from this page. If you want to reapply, you’ll need to recomplete the application process.
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