According to U.S. media outlets such as Reuters and Bloomberg, some investors are pushing for a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla. At the same time, SpaceX is also exploring the possibility of merging with the AI company xAI as an alternative to its IPO. This move is seen as an important signal that Musk is considering integrating his vast business empire.

Although these discussions are still in the early stages and the three companies may ultimately remain independent, the merger concept is closely related to Musk's long-term strategy:

Space Computing Ecosystem: SpaceX plans to deploy data centers in space, and xAI is expected to benefit from powerful computing support.

Energy and Robotics Synergy: Tesla's capabilities in energy storage can power space data centers, and Musk has previously envisioned using Starship to send Optimus humanoid robots to the Moon or Mars.

Market Chain Reaction: Affected by this news, Tesla's stock rose 4.5% in after-hours trading on Thursday.

Additionally, SpaceX's IPO plan is still moving forward and may take place around June, with a fundraising scale potentially reaching $50 billion and a valuation possibly reaching $1.5 trillion. The newly established legal entity in Nevada and the list of its executives have further fueled market speculation about the merger rumors.