SpaceX's massive market debut, reaching a $2 trillion valuation, is largely fuelled by AI ambitions, according to valuation expert Aswath Damodaran. While Starlink contributes significantly, he cautions that the AI business is nascent with uncertain economics and high costs. Damodaran warns against equating growth with value, emphasising that even compelling narratives must align with financial realities for sustainable investment.

SpaceX's $2.4 trillion post-IPO valuation is driven by plans to deploy orbital AI data centers, targeting 100 gigawatts of space-based compute annually.

SpaceX's massive market debut, reaching a $2 trillion valuation, is largely fuelled by AI ambitions, according to valuation expert Aswath Damodaran. While Starlink contributes…