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SpaceX is close to overtaking Microsoft to become the fourth largest company in the world by market capitalization

Will Elon Musk's company succeed in surpassing the American technology giant?

محمد يسري
Last updated: 16/06/2026 10:08 pm
Mohammed Yossry
محمد يسري
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Mohammed Yousry, editor at Voice of Emirates News Agency, Cairo office, is a journalist and researcher specializing in Islamic heritage and extremist groups.
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  • Rapid growth in the space sector
  • Competing with tech giants
  • Advanced global position

Cairo, USA – SpaceX, the American space technology company, is close to surpassing Microsoft to become the fourth most valuable company in the world.

This move reflects the company’s rapid growth in recent years.

This leap is driven by the significant expansion of SpaceX’s business,

particularly in satellite launch services and its Starlink satellite internet project.

In addition, increasing government and commercial contracts have boosted the company’s valuation in private markets.

Rapid growth in the space sector

SpaceX has seen a significant increase in its market value recently,

thanks to the success of its frequent launches and the development of reusable rocket technologies.

This has contributed to cost reductions and increased the company’s global competitiveness.

The rapid rollout of its Starlink satellite internet service has also boosted the company’s projected revenues,

leading investors to raise their estimates for its future value.

Competing with tech giants

This growth puts SpaceX in direct competition with the world’s largest technology companies, most notably Microsoft.

Microsoft is one of the largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization.

Analysts believe that if SpaceX continues its expansion in the space and communications sector,

it could surpass Microsoft in the near future.

Advanced global position

The rise of SpaceX reflects the growing shift in investor interest toward advanced technology companies and the commercial space sector,

which has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy.

The company, led by American billionaire Elon Musk, is seen as one of the most influential players

in the future of the space and communications industries and is expected to continue to have an impact in the coming years.

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