SpaceX in merger talks with other Musk companies ahead of IPO

SpaceX combining with xAI would bring Elon Musk's rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform and Grok AI chatbot under one roof. NEW YORK - SpaceX is exploring deals with other companies helmed by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk, leaving investors working through permutations between space, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence to analyze which combination makes the most sense. The rocket maker is in discussions to merge with xAI ahead of a blockbuster public offering planned for this year, Reuters reported on Thursday. The combination would bring Musk's rockets, Starlink satellites, X social media platform and Grok chatbot under one roof, according to a person briefed on the matter and two regulatory filings. The deal's value, timing or primary rationale could not be independently determined.