File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base to begin the Starlink 17-44 mission on June 11, 2026. Image: SpaceX

SpaceX is set to make history with the largest initial public offering ever, commencing trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday.

Liftoff of the Falcon 9 was at 11:05 a.m. EDT on Thursday (June 11) as anticipation soared for SpaceX to debut on the NASDAQ.

File: A Falcon 9 rocket stands in the launch position at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the planned liftoff of the Starlink 6-61…

SpaceX makes its Nasdaq debut this Friday in the largest flotation in history, but analysts warn that a sky-high valuation, weak shareholder rights and mounting losses could leave…

On its Nasdaq debut, SpaceX rang the bell, launched a Falcon 9, and Musk admitted he gave the firm 'less than a 10% chance'. It's the largest IPO ever.

Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket occurred at 8:27 a.m. ET, just over an hour before SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ stock market.

File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX.

Liftoff occurred at 11:34 a.m. ET on Monday (June 15).