In this episode, Alex uses a scientific approach to combat the emotional rollercoaster this past week has been since Mr. Musk has confirmed SpaceX is going Public! The Space Conundrum strikes again - and it's leaving many to wonder: Why Now? Listen to this episode if you'd like to learn more and explore:

What is Elon Musk Thinking, taking SpaceX from an independent private company and trading it on the US stock exchange?
What does an IPO mean for SpaceX?
Does this mean "SpaceX's Mission to Mars" is over?
What are the upsides to SpaceX going public?

We're going to give our answer to all of those questions and I'll share my thoughts on this major piece of news. Just another day in the Space Conundrum - but it definitely wasn't on my 2025 or 2026 space bingo card. By the end of the video - we want to hear from YOU! What do you think?? Are you excited? Scared?? Or Both??!!

We'd love to hear what you think in the comments or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to follow us on social media - you can find links to everything by going to stan.store/ag3dlabs.

Links & Resources:

Eric Berger Article on SpaceX IPO Announcement https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/12/after-years-of-resisting-it-spacex-now-plans-to-go-public-why/
Harvard Linked Study on % of Success for Repeat Entrepreneurs https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/research/economists/kovner/performance_persistence.pdf

Timestamps:

00:00 SpaceX Going Public: Initial Reactions and Concerns

03:40 Potential Impact on SpaceX's Mission and NASA's History as A Lesson

06:31 Tesla's Success and SpaceX's Potential IPO

09:59 SpaceX's Strengths and Advantages

13:10 The AI Race and SpaceX's Future

18:39 Let us know what YOU think!

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