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Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?
BBC Science Wednesday 21 October 2026, 04:13 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
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