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Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire, on what it would take to reach $1,000,000,000,000,000 and become a quadrillionaire

Elon Musk has reportedly become the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO. While acknowledging the possibility of becoming a quadrillionaire, Musk stated it would require establishing factories on the Moon and Mars, suggesting traditional currencies may become obsolete by then.

The Economic Times

SpaceX went from three consecutive rocket explosions and near-bankruptcy in 2008 to the biggest IPO in history

Elon Musk once gave SpaceX less than a 10% chance of surviving.

Fortune

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 24% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker's founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

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SpaceX soars 24% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 24% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker's founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

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Trillion-Dollar Man: Contextualizing Elon Musk's New Fortune as SpaceX IPO Storms the Market

SpaceX's record IPO made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. We break down what $1 trillion means — from funding Mars colonization to ending global hunger, closing the water crisis, and fixing the planet we're already on.

Latin Times

SpaceX soars 25% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 25% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker's CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

AAP

SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

SpaceX shares shot 23% higher as the rocket maker's shares soared in their debut on Wall Street and made CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

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World's first trillionaire: SpaceX premium debut briefly hands Elon Musk historic status

Elon Musk briefly touched a trillion-dollar net worth as SpaceX shares surged on its Wall Street debut, though his wealth later settled below that mark. The rocket company's IPO positions it among the largest US-listed firms, with Musk reiterating his ambition to take humanity to Mars and beyond.

The Economic Times

SpaceX opens 11% higher at $150 a share and makes Musk the first trillionaire

SpaceX jumped 11% as the rocket maker's stock opened for trading

AAP

Several red flags emerge as SpaceX IPO hawks Elon Musk's Mars dream

SpaceX's bold Mars vision faces scientific doubts. Experts highlight engineering challenges and human biology unknowns. Colonizing Mars presents immense hurdles. Musk's ambitious timelines are questioned. The dream of a Mars colony remains a distant prospect. Investors are urged to consider the practical realities.

The Economic Times

Live updates from SpaceX IPO debut: SpaceX valuation at over $2 trillion as stock closes at $161.11 following record first day of trading

After 24 years of anticipation, the SpaceX IPO finally debuted at just over $150 a share, turning Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire.

Fortune

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO: the capitalist space revolution begins

World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next.

Euronews

SpaceX goes public with a mind-bogglingly historic IPO. The space industry may never be the same.

With the launch of SpaceX into the IPO frontier today, the space industry has its newest publicly traded juggernaut.

Space

Elon Musk's $1.1 Trillion Fortune Hinges on One Extraordinary Goal: Colonising Mars

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, raising questions about modern wealth limits as his empire expands across AI and electric vehicles.

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Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics say

SpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technological and economic hurdles. While Starship development continues, challenges remain for deep space travel. NASA's involvement may be crucial for colonization. The company's IPO provides resources, but future success…

AAP

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — millions, billions, even trillions – and there are plenty of them associated with SpaceX and Musk's plans to take the rocket maker public

The Economic Times

At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fractures

In Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunately, the excitement of rocket launches is taking a toll on nearby residents, leading to ongoing lawsuits over property damage. Alongside this, a tragic incident highlighting workplace safety risks has left many…

The Economic Times

At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fractures

SpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However, the company's rocket launches are also causing significant property damage to local residents, fueling lawsuits and environmental concerns. The growing divide highlights the complex realities of progress and its consequences for…

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Why You Can't Settle Mars or Colonize the Moon Without Real Property Rights

The Outer Space Treaty and other legal obstacles could block our sci-fi future.

Newcastle Herald

Construction begins on luxury five-storey $28m retirement complex

Apartments are set to sell for as much as $3.25m each

The Conversation

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program and ultimately send humans to Mars highlight just how far space exploration has come. Yet while the Moon and Mars remain compelling destinations filled with scientific mysteries, looking beyond our solar system raises even deeper questions about the…

Fortune

Tech leaders are moving beyond AI hype: Here's what's actually working

Senior technology leaders from Mars, Orange, Reckitt, and Saint-Gobain discuss how to turn AI ambition into enterprise transformation.

International Business Times UK

Did NASA Find Alien Life? Massive Survey of Top Astrobiologists Exposes Shocking Truth About Mars and K2-18b Claims

A new survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals that, despite NASA's high-profile declarations about Mars and exoplanet K2-18b, most experts do not yet think alien life has probably been found.

Inverse

40 Years Later, A Bizarre Sci-Fi Flop Features A Fantastic Performance From A Star Trek Legend

'Invaders from Mars' was a flop, but it did have one secret weapon.

LiveScience

Science news this week: Ötzi the Iceman used to make sourdough, Italian teenagers discover Roman villa under school, Google plans to release 64 million mosquitos, and RIP to NASA's Maven probe

June 6, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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