- Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a deal that could form a technology giant valued at around $3.5 trillion.
- Musk highlighted growing operational synergies between the two firms in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, satellite communications, and semiconductor manufacturing.
- A combined entity would unite Tesla's electric vehicles, battery storage, and Optimus humanoid robots with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet and rocket launch capabilities.
- No formal merger agreement has been announced yet, and any proposed deal would require approval from shareholders and regulatory bodies.
- The potential deal could face significant regulatory scrutiny in Washington and Beijing due to SpaceX's US defence contracts and Tesla's extensive operations in China.
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