Musk weighs historic Tesla-SpaceX merger

Elon Musk confirmed he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, a deal that would be the largest in history, combining companies valued at roughly $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion. He stated the union would bring "enormous benefits," though no agreement is finalized. Special committees have been formed to evaluate the potential deal, which would require approval from half of Tesla's shareholders. Analysts believe the merger would combine Tesla's autonomous driving and robotics with SpaceX's AI and satellite infrastructure, potentially advancing Musk's Mars colonization mission. Musk would gain greater control over the combined entity, but the deal faces regulatory scrutiny and could shift Tesla's focus away from cars. Shareholders would own a smaller stake in a larger, more complex business, with no precedent for such a valuation.