https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-says-tesla-spacex-merger-would-be-a-good-idea-as-companies-form-special-committeesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-says-tesla-spacex-merger-would-be-a-good-idea-as-companies-form-special-committeeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-says-tesla-spacex-merger-would-be-a-good-idea-as-companies-form-special-committees#u151505Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:51:23 +0000Tesla and SpaceX have formed independent special committees to consider a potential merger following requests from shareholders. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk called the combination a good idea during the SpaceX Q3 2026 earnings call on Tuesday, October 20. Musk stated that because he is a conflicted party, he will not participate in the committee discussions. He also stressed that no deal has been agreed upon and a merger may not happen. A potential combination of the two companies could create an entity valued at about $3.5 trillion.Why it mattersThe merger exploration comes as SpaceX re