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Elon Musk Clarifies SpaceX Ownership Status Following Misleading Acquisition Reports

Elon Musk has addressed confusion regarding his ownership of SpaceX. In a post on X, he clarified that he is already the controlling shareholder of the aerospace company, making reports of a new 'buyout' or 'acquisition' incorrect.

Sahil Sharma

Sahil Sharma

Aug 30, 2026

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Elon Musk Clarifies SpaceX Ownership Status Following Misleading Acquisition Reports
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Key Takeaways

  • •Musk clarifies he is already the owner of SpaceX
  • •Reports of a new acquisition were deemed inaccurate
  • •SpaceX remains a private entity under Musk's control

Elon Musk has once again popped up on his own social media platform, X, to clear up reports that he's out there "buying" SpaceX.

He specifically said, "Since I'm the controlling shareholder of SpaceX, it weirdly gets reported as me buying it, which is not true." That pretty much sums it up. It seems like he's just trying to put a stop to chatter that he's initiating some sort of buyout.

Source: MBN News Desk
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