SpaceX Blocks China Access Amid $75 Billion IPO Roadshows
SpaceX restricted website access in China and Hong Kong as the company launches New York roadshows for a projected $1.75 trillion initial public offering.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. blocked access to its website and IPO marketing documents for users in mainland China and Hong Kong on June 5, 2026. The restriction coincided with the start of marketing roadshows in New York for an initial public offering intended to raise $75 billion and reach a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
Users attempting to reach the materials encountered an Error 1009. According to Cloudflare, this error typically occurs when a website owner explicitly bans specific countries or regions.
SpaceX and its lead underwriters—including Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley—declined to comment on the block. Industry experts suggest the restrictions may stem from the company's role as a defense contractor. This move follows previous concerns raised by U.S. senators regarding national security risks linked to potential Chinese investment in the company.
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