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Elon Musk backs possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX
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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Elon Musk supports a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, with independent directors from both companies examining the proposal. The merger could create a $3.5 trillion technology giant combining EVs, space exploration, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing, though regulatory and shareholder approval challenges remain.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity, and 24 sources have reported it between 20 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.
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A massive tech merger is brewing that could disrupt sectors from EVs to space. You need to rethink supplier and competitor maps as Musk’s linked companies will push into joint AI and chip ventures.
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24 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026
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