SpaceX joins Nasdaq‑100 as Starship prepares for next test flight

SpaceX is scheduled to be added to the Nasdaq‑100 index on 7 July 2026, a move that could trigger roughly $4.3 billion of passive buying by index‑tracking funds. analysts note that while the inclusion may boost short‑term demand, investors should still assess the company’s underlying fundamentals, such as Starlink revenues and capital requirements.

At the same time, SpaceX has completed a static‑fire test of the upper stage of its Starship vehicle, designated Ship 40. The test fired a third‑generation Raptor 3 engine for about 15 seconds at the Starbase facility in Texas, confirming engine performance ahead of the planned 13th test flight, which could occur before the end of summer. The upgraded V3 version of Starship features higher thrust, larger size, and improvements aimed at reusability and orbital refueling, capabilities that will be crucial for NASA’s Artemis III and IV lunar missions.