EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
Eric Berger: author and senior space writer on the SpaceX IPO making Elon the world's first trillionaire
from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB
Questions over whether SpaceX will live up to its colossal share price. Shares soared above $160 US dollars as the rocket, satellite and data centre company hit the market yesterday. It's sent Elon Musk skyrocketing to trillionaire status - a world first. Eric Berger, who's authored two books about Musk, says it's still a risky investment for those buying in - partly due to Musk's erratic personality. "You're betting on the company being able to get Starship, the rocket, flying rapidly and safely - and then build an enormous consolidation of data centres in space." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Eric Berger: author and senior space writer on the SpaceX IPO making Elon the world's first trillionaire
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.