# Aerospace Finance

SpaceX’s Galactic Gamble: Starship Costs Hit $15 Billion as IPO Whispers Grow

SpaceX has disclosed that R&D spending for its Starship rocket has surpassed $15 billion, exceeding initial estimates as the company moves toward a potential $1.75 trillion IPO. Annual spending is accelerating, with $3 billion projected for 2025 as development intensifies in South Texas.