SpaceX postponed a crucial launch — and its stock went on to close below IPO price for second day

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Source: www.marketwatch.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:55:00 GMT

Shares in SpaceX declined about 4% in premarket trading on Friday after aborted mission.