# Musk says Tesla and SpaceX merger is being considered

Elon Musk said a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is under consideration, according to comments reported by multiple outlets. No timeline, terms or formal proposal were disclosed, and it is unclear whether the idea will advance. A combination would create one of the world's most valuable companies and deepen ties between Musk's electric-vehicle and aerospace businesses.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyl09xjke4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:43:56 GMT

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/science/1014984/spacex-tesla-merger-elon-musk-special-committees) — 2026-10-20T17:30:24-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1016879/spacex-tesla-cursed-katamari) — 2026-10-22T15:45:00-04:00