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Elon Musk’s $1.25 Trillion Megamerger

February 6, 2026·18 min·1 clip

Elon Musk merges SpaceX and XAI into a $1.25 trillion company to extend consciousness to the stars.

This episode examines Elon Musk's merger of SpaceX and XAI into a $1.25 trillion company, focusing on his vision for orbital AI data centers to enable multi-planetary expansion. It explores the financial motivations, engineering challenges, and investor reactions ahead of SpaceX's planned public offering.

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