SpaceX is preparing for a potential trillion-dollar IPO as it moves to build an orbital cloud of about one million satellites, a development that Reuters analyst Jennifer Johnson says implies extremely high market expectations. The company’s lofty valuation plans have drawn attention as it scales its satellite communications business. 

Key facts: SpaceX aims to deploy roughly one million satellites to create a large orbital network; reports suggest the company is preparing for an IPO that could be valued in the trillions of dollars. 

Context: While the plan signals ambitious expansion, Reuters notes that SpaceX's dominance in satellite communications is entering a period of stress testing as the company confronts the technical, operational and market challenges of such rapid scaling. 

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