SpaceX and Tesla Form Committees to Explore Potential Merger
Elon Musk said on SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call that both companies have formed special committees to explore a potential merger. Independent directors are reviewing a possible agreement, but the committees have not agreed on terms, Musk cannot participate because of a conflict of interest, and shareholder approval would be required. Reports describe a possible combination of Tesla vehicles, energy and robotics with SpaceX launch, satellite and AI operations, but no deal has been agreed.
The discussions would combine major electric-vehicle, robotics, space and AI operations, but they remain exploratory and no terms, approvals or completed transaction have been confirmed.
ByOsmond Chia
Business reporter
Updated 22 October 2026 00:04 BST
Elon Musk has spent years building Tesla and SpaceX into a pair of trillion-dollar technology empires. Now, he is considering bringing them together.
Asked on Tuesday whether a merger would be a good idea, Musk was clear: "Yes."