Elon Musk's SpaceX has set a record for the largest initial public offering in history, according to Variety. The aerospace manufacturer—which also operates a satellite internet service, develops AI, and owns the social platform X—confirmed pricing for 555.6 million shares on Thursday. The IPO marks a watershed moment for the space industry after nearly two decades as a private company.

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