SpaceX is apparently exploring a merger with Musk’s AI company xAI, even before the planned IPO takes place in 2026. A possible integration of Tesla is also being discussed.
• SpaceX is probably in merger talks with xAI before IPO
• The goal is to merge Starlink, X, Grok and other Musk companies
• Tesla is also being discussed as a possible merger candidate,
The private space and satellite company SpaceX is apparently facing a strategic decision: According to information from Reuters, the company is led by Elon Musk Discussions about a possible merger with his company xAI, which focuses on artificial intelligence.
Merger through share swap under discussion
In this context, there is apparently talk that xAI shares could be exchanged for SpaceX shares as part of such a transaction. The aim of the talks is to bring together the operational and strategic units of the billion-dollar Musk empire – including rockets, the global satellite network Starlink, the social media platform X and the AI chatbot technology Grok – in a common structure, the news agency said, citing a person familiar with the matter and two official documents.
Two newly formed companies in Nevada – according to company filings dated Jan. 21 – are expected to be used to prepare a deal, but the function of these entities remains unclear. Neither the potentially involved companies nor Elon Musk have yet made any public statement.
Elon Musk’s strategic move in the AI race?
The merger could give SpaceX new impetus for orbital data centers as Musk competes against giants like Google, Meta and OpenAI. SpaceX is considered the most valuable private company with a valuation of $800 billion, while xAI is valued at $230 billion.
The possible merger plans come at a phase in which SpaceX is fleshing out its IPO plans: Analysts assume that the IPO could take place in the second half of 2026 and that the company is aiming to enter the market with a valuation well over $1 trillion – which would make it one of the largest IPO deals of all time.
Market observers see potential for additional strategic synergies in the combination of space travel and AI technology, especially in competition with large technology and AI companies. However, it remains unclear how such a merger could be implemented in regulatory and operational terms.
Also Tesla as a possible merger candidate?
According to Bloomberg, SpaceX is not only exploring a merger with xAI, but is also discussing a possible merger with the electric car leader Tesla. The agency cites people familiar with the matter in its report.
According to Bloomberg, the idea that the space company could cooperate with Tesla is supported by some investors because such a deal could attract significant interest from infrastructure funds and state investors in the Middle East, according to some of the people associated with Bloomberg.
Tesla shares gained 2.19 percent to $425.68 on the NASDAQ premarket.
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