Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are exploring blockbuster merger deal

Elon Musk has expressed interest in merging his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, suggesting it could be "a good idea." Special committees from both firms have been formed to explore this possibility, but no agreement on terms has yet been reached. The potential merger is being discussed due to the significant overlap between the two companies' AI ambitions and technological capabilities. While Musk supports the concept of a merger, he stressed that it would require shareholder approval and noted his recusal from direct committee involvement due to conflicts of interest. SpaceX's public filing further clarified that any deal would need approval from its special committee, board of directors, and controlling shareholder Elon Musk himself. The proposed merger could potentially face antitrust scrutiny given the combined market power of both companies in various sectors such as electric vehicles and satellite internet services.