# SpaceX Stock Drops After Starship Success

> SpaceX's stock fell despite Starship's successful test flight, baffling investors.
- Title: SpaceX Stock Drops After Starship Success · Futurism
- Summary: SpaceX's stock fell despite Starship's successful test flight, baffling investors. SpaceX's stock dropped after a successful Starship test flight as…
- Keywords: spacex, starship, starlink, elon musk, spacex stock, investors, valuation, ai lab, science, technology, Stock, Drops
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/space/spacex-investors-figure-out-stock-failed
- Author: Victor Tangermann
- Published: 2026-09-29T14:48:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spacex, starship, starlink, elon musk, spacex stock, investors, valuation, ai lab, science, technology
## Starship Test Flight
SpaceX's 14th Starship test flight succeeded with 26 Starlink satellites deployed.
## Stock Reaction
SpaceX stock dropped over two percent, now below last week's level.

> Explain to me why the stock is down over one percent right now from the opening
## Investor Confusion
Investors claim the stock should have risen after successful satellite deployment.

> Financial markets are clueless to how big of a deal this is
## Market Valuation
SpaceX trades at $2 trillion, but loses billions yearly despite AI merger.
## Shareholder Pressure
328 million shares became eligible for sale, triggering a selloff.
## Rocket Engine Issues
One Raptor engine failure risks NASA moon mission goals.
## Key takeaway

SpaceX's stock dropped after a successful Starship test flight as investors question the company's valuation and future revenue.