Musk Announces Plan to Give Every American Child a Share of SpaceX
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Elon Musk announced on X that, starting next year, he intends to distribute one share of SpaceX to every child in the United States—about 70 million children—claiming it will be the first of many such initiatives. At the current share price of $146.03, the total value of the giveaway would be roughly $10.2 billion. The proposal faces several practical obstacles. Transfer restrictions, regulatory approval, and the fact that minors cannot hold shares directly would need to be addressed. Musk said that the details of how the shares would be delivered and managed will be revealed later, but the plan has already sparked questions about the feasibility of distributing shares to such a large number of recipients. While the announcement has generated excitement, it remains unclear how the logistics and legal requirements will be met, and whether the plan will ultimately be implemented as described.
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Elon Musk pledges to give SpaceX shares to 70 million Americ
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Elon Musk announced on X that he will give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, calling it the first of many. Roughly 70 million children would qualify, with the pledge totaling about $10.2 billion at the current $146.03 share price. The plan faces major hurdles as private shares carry transfer restrictions and minors would face practical and regulatory obstacles in holding private equity.
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