SpaceX shares rose on the first day of trading as the company went public in a milestone event for both the company and the broader space industry.

Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.

The aerospace company’s market capitalization surged to $2.1 trillion by the end of trading.

SpaceX shares surged on their Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at nearly $1.96 trillion. This historic Initial Public Offering made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The…