BUSINESSJun 10 · 12:53 UTCMARKETWATCHChristine Ji

These ‘nerds’ earned millions betting on space years before the SpaceX IPO made it cool

Everyday investors, including a Star Trek fan, an accountant, and an engineer, earned millions by betting on space before the SpaceX IPO. They engaged in activities like buying satellite imagery, tracking planes, and visiting rocket-launch sites.

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