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Elon Musk to give SpaceX shares to every U.S. child
First reported Oct 19, 8:42 AM ET · Latest Oct 19, 10:20 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 19, 11:31 AM ET
Where things stand
The Verge reports that Elon Musk plans to distribute one SpaceX share to each child in the United States starting next year, amounting to roughly $10.5 billion. TechCrunch echoes the pledge, noting the giveaway would represent about 1 % of Musk’s net worth.
What changed
These are the first public reports of the plan; no earlier coverage was cited.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not explain how the shares will be transferred, what legal mechanisms will be used, or how tax implications for the recipients will be handled. Open
Background
SpaceX is Musk’s private aerospace company, and a “share” represents a unit of ownership that can be bought or sold on the market. Giving a share to each of the roughly 72 million U.S. children would transfer a substantial portion of Musk’s equity to minors, who would hold the shares in trust until they reach adulthood.
What to watch
No specific timeline beyond “starting next year” is given; no further date is reported.
Timeline of reporting
- Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US — The Verge
Elon Musk says he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US starting next year. With around 72 million children in the US as of July 2025, Musk would be giving away about $10.5 billion worth of shares, according to a report from CNBC. Mus
- Musk pledges to give ‘every kid in America’ one of his SpaceX shares — TechCrunch
That's more than $10 billion in shares, or around 1% of Musk's current net worth.
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