Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

(NASDAQ:SPCX) or SpaceX stock traded lower on Tuesday, impacted by an ongoing post-initial public offering sell-off that reduced its value more than 50% from its June highs. • What's going on with SPCX stock today?

Post-IPO Sell-off Drives Downward Pressure SpaceX dropped from its June 16 high of $225.64, breaking below its $135 IPO price and its $161 first-day close.

On Monday, CEO Elon Musk posted on social media that he "will not forget about Mars," highlighting long-term capital expenditure requirements for red planet exploration.

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