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SpaceX Makes $20 Billion Move to Optimize Its Balance Sheet

The company plans to use proceeds to repay bridge loans and fund general purposes after raising more than $85 billion in its IPO, officials said.

  • SpaceX commenced its first-ever public bond offering on Tuesday, seeking between $20 billion and $25 billion to refinance bridge loan debt accumulated from acquisitions.
  • The bond proceeds will repay a $20 billion bridge loan, which previously replaced approximately $17.5 billion in higher-cost 'junk' debt tied to X and xAI acquisitions.
  • Moody's, Fitch, and S&P Global assigned investment-grade ratings to the offering, which drew roughly $89 billion in investor demand across five tranches.
  • Converting temporary bridge financing into permanent capital, the bond sale reflects SpaceX's transition into a mature public company with access to diversified funding sources following its Nasdaq listing.
  • Contracts worth roughly $75 billion position AI as a key earnings driver, though analysts note AI expansion is consuming Starlink's $4 billion annual operating profit.
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SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, launched a five-tranche bond offering aimed at raising at least $25 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The company, which debuted on the 12th on the American stock exchange focused on Nasdaq technology, seeks funding for its expansion in artificial intelligence, which requires large capital investment. Exclusive subject for subscribers. For full access, access the link to the article a…

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forbes.com.au broke the news on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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