Elon Musk has publicly endorsed combining SpaceX and Tesla, whose combined market value is about $3.7 trillion. People familiar with the matter say there is a push to announce a deal in the first half of 2027 and close it during the current U.S. administration; the companies have not been reported to have agreed to a merger.
WHO:Elon Musk
WHAT:Musk publicly endorsed combining SpaceX and Tesla.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:No reason for Musk's endorsement was reported.
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