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Elon Musk Won't Get Paid His New SpaceX Bonus Until 1 Million People Move to Mars

Elon Musk's SpaceX bonus is contingent on achieving a $7.5 trillion valuation and establishing a permanent human colony on Mars with at least one million people, according to the company's IPO filing.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Starship launch: What to expect from SpaceX’s most high stakes rocket test today

Today’s Starship flight test is being billed as a make-or-break mission for Elon Musk and SpaceX

The Independent UK · May 21

SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion IPO is heavily banking on this one entity and it's top on Elon Musk's priority list

SpaceX would join a small group ‌of companies valued at $2 trillion, most of which have steady revenue and strong profits.

The Economic Times · May 21

The main takeaways from Elon Musk’s plans for $1.75tn SpaceX flotation

Prospectus for tycoon’s sprawling empire reveals his plan to keep control – and ambition to colonise Mars

The Guardian - UK · May 21

First Thing: US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime

Charges filed against Raúl Castro for allegedly shooting down planes in 1996. Plus, US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preference for competitors like OpenAI and Alphabet. This limited adoption raises questions about SpaceX's ambitious valuation and its projected AI market share. Grok's struggle in the government sector may also impact its…

The Economic Times · May 21

Why SpaceX's mega IPO may not signal a broader rebound in listings

SpaceX's huge IPO is set to capture global attention. However, experts believe this event may not reflect the true health of the broader IPO market. Other companies are carefully planning their own listings to avoid being overshadowed. Analysts suggest the IPO rebound will remain selective, focusing on specific sectors. The…

The Economic Times · May 21

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $337 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 11,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens

EASTON, Pa., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("Eightco" or the "Company") today provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its leading position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies. As of May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, ORBS' holdings…

AAP · May 21

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is proceeding with two major milestones with consequences that could be, at a minimum, global. The company, owned by Elon Musk and valued at upwards of US$1.5 trillion, released its financial details on May 20, 2026 in advance of an IPO scheduled for June 12 and anticipated to be…

The Conversation · May 21

SpaceX unveils biggest IPO in history, despite billions in losses

The public offering would make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

The Independent UK · May 21