Comment by chasd00

> What is prompting SpaceX to IPO all of the sudden?

i've wondered the same thing. I honestly think it's going to hurt SpaceX rather than benefit so there must be a reason other than furthering the mission. SpaceX beholden to the market seriously constrains them in my opinion. For a group already tasked with an unbelievably difficult mission, having to please Wall St. seems like a PITA distraction.