# Musk calls SpaceX-Tesla merger a ‘good idea’ as companies explore a union

https://mins.news/en/item/108926

- DW, 2026-10-21 05:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/musk-says-spacex-tesla-merger-good-idea-as-companies-explore-union/a-79719220?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX had formed special committees to discuss a merger, which he called a “good idea,” while cautioning that it was too early to assume a deal would happen. Shareholders would need to approve it, including at least 50% of Tesla shareholders.

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