--- title: "Might Tesla and SpaceX Merge After Roadster Unveil?" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/302425934.md" description: "Analysts speculate that Tesla and SpaceX might merge, potentially allowing Elon Musk to access his $1 trillion compensation package without meeting Tesla's performance requirements. While the new Roadster highlights Tesla's tech leadership, regulatory hurdles for rocket-equipped models remain. A merger could cause sharp stock declines for both firms, though SpaceX might pursue it during a bear market before valuations drop further." datetime: "2026-10-20T13:00:11.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/302425934.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/302425934.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/302425934.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Might Tesla and SpaceX Merge After Roadster Unveil? When Tesla (TSLA) unveiled a Roadster that had rocket thrusters, it reminded markets of its technological leadership in the automotive sector. Firms like Ferrari (RACE), Porsche (POAHY), and Volkswagen’s (VWAGY) Lamborghini do not have high-end supercars with the Tesla Roadster’s technology or vehicle acceleration. That might not matter. Those firms target wealthy consumers who buy rare race cars. 2028 Delivery Date and Price Is Unknown Race car firms need not worry about the Tesla Roadster. The company targeted a 2028 production and release date. However, only the model without the rockets will likely pass government regulatory approval. No one knows if Tesla will need Federal Aviation Administration approval for models that “fly.” Customers need to put down a deposit of $ 50,000- $ 250,000. Yet Tesla did not announce the final price for any of the Roadster models. Merger Potential Analysts speculated that the Roadster demonstrated a good fit for SpaceX (SPCX) acquiring Tesla. Tesla is listed on the S&P 500 (IVV) index, while the former did not meet the guidelines. Furthermore, CEO Elon Musk might not need to meet Tesla’s requirements to unlock the 10-year compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. Your Takeaway Shareholders might lose out if a merger of SPCX and TSLA takes place. Shares in both firms risk falling sharply if it happens. 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