# Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

https://mins.news/en/item/108909

- BBC News, 2026-10-21 04:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr93z1e87e0do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Elon Musk says there is “a lot to be gained” from combining Tesla and SpaceX. Special committees are assessing a possible deal, but no agreement has been reached and a merger is not guaranteed. It would be the biggest merger in history and would require shareholder backing. Analysts point to complementary technology businesses, while warning Tesla shareholders could own a smaller share of a larger, more complex company.

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