Business & Finance 22 Oct 2026
Musk says he is weighing merging Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk said on a call with financial analysts on Tuesday that he is actively considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, according to BBC News. He said special committees at both companies are examining the idea, that no terms have been agreed and that shareholders would need to back any deal. Tesla is valued at roughly $1.5 trillion and SpaceX at $2 trillion, which would make it one of the largest mergers in history.
Who it affects, and how
- Tesla and SpaceX shareholders they may be asked to vote on a merger whose terms are not yet agreed
What it means for your work
- Investor / trader: Tesla and SpaceX shareholders may face a vote on a record-size merger.
- Engineer / tech professional: A combined firm could reshape space, satellite internet and electric-car work.
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- [1]BBC News: Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX original ↗
- [2]BBC News: Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla? original ↗