Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger that would combine his interests in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence in a company valued at well over $3 trillion. Musk said shareholders had asked independent-director committees at both companies to discuss the idea, which he said had merit but was not certain.
WHO:Elon Musk
WHAT:said SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 7:13 AM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:Musk said shareholders had asked the companies’ independent-director committees to discuss a possible merger.
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