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This market asks whether a U.S. agency or department will acquire equity in SpaceX by December 31, 2026; a public stock offering or private shareholder donation is not enough. External market projections for this exact outcome are about 7.5%, providing a close anchor for the quote. SpaceX's IPO raised capital through a public offering, and its newly reported merger exploration with Tesla remains preliminary, with no agreed merger terms or indication of federal ownership. With the deadline near and no reported acquisition, only a modest residual chance is warranted.
On SpaceX’s Oct. 20 earnings call, Musk said independent committees at both companies were considering a merger. Terms are not agreed and a deal is not certain; shareholder approval is required. Any successor-entity implications depend on a transaction closing.
Reports described completed or negotiated government ownership interests in dozens of private companies, while the AI-company stake discussions remained proposals and early-stage deliberations.
Shotwell, one of SpaceX's largest individual shareholders worth ~$2.4B, will donate shares to the Trump Accounts children's savings program, separate from government equity discussions
Treasury Secretary Bessent favored Trump Accounts while Commerce Secretary Lutnick preferred a sovereign wealth fund
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