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Sunday 15 November 2026

SpaceX and Tesla merger could be announced in December

Bloomberg says SpaceX and Tesla merger talks are progressing and a deal could be announced in December. Tesla's China business is a key hurdle.

Harper Quinn Saturday 14 November 2026, open calendar7 min read

Updated 14 Nov 2026, 8:16pm Adelaide

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SpaceX and Tesla are closer to becoming one company than they've ever been. Bloomberg reports that the two are making progress in merger talks, and that a deal could be announced as soon as December.

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Harper Quinn Saturday 14 November 2026 at 7:40 am Adelaide, open calendar7 min read

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