Tesla and SpaceX Are Exploring a Merger: A Power Boost for Musk

Record-Breaking Merger? There are Plans to Merge Tesla and SpaceX

2026-10-22 Source: dpa 1 min Reading Time

Tesla and SpaceX, both led by Elon Musk, are exploring the possibility of a merger. If it works out, it would be a record-breaking move and a boost to Musk's power ...

After Elon Musk had previously been rather cautious in his comments about a long-discussed merger between Tesla and SpaceX, things now seem to be taking shape—or so it appears...(Image: Tesla) — After Elon Musk had previously been rather cautious in his comments about a long-discussed merger between Tesla and SpaceX, things now seem to be taking shape—or so it appears...
(Image: Tesla)

Elon Musk’s automaker and space company are said to have formed special committees at the request of shareholders to review the merger, Musk said during a video conference on SpaceX’s quarterly earnings. However, he is not part of these committees due to potential conflicts of interest. Musk is a major shareholder in both companies, and these shares form the basis of his fortune (estimated at about 820 billion euros / approximately US$926.6 billion), making him the richest person in the world today. There has long been speculation about a merger between Tesla and SpaceX. So far, however, Musk has only commented on the matter evasively. Now he has hinted that he personally thinks such a merger is a good idea. However, it is an exaggeration to say that it will definitely happen, Musk added. Among other things, he pointed out that such a move would require the approval of at least 50 percent of all Tesla shareholders.

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