Elon Musk revived speculation this week about combining Tesla and SpaceX, calling a combination “a good idea.” The proposed tie-up could create a $3.5 trillion company, with a deal reportedly aimed at closing before U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office.
WHO:Elon Musk
WHAT:Musk called a combination of Tesla and SpaceX “a good idea,” reviving speculation about a merger.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Musk’s statement revived speculation about a possible merger; no reason for the proposed combination was reported.
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