Elon Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every US child next year
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced on Monday that he intends to give a SpaceX share to every child in the United States starting next year.
Scope of the pledge
Musk stated this distribution will be the first of many such initiatives. The US Census Bureau estimates there are approximately 73 million children under 18 in the country based on 2024 data.
Lack of operational details
The billionaire did not explain how the scheme would function or who qualifies as a recipient. He posted the announcement on his social media platform X without providing further specifics on the method of transfer.
Recent company milestones
SpaceX completed its largest initial public offering in June by raising $85.7 billion. The company's Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time in September.
All 5 outlets report consistently
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- South China Morning Post
- Dawn
- Business Recorder
- Variety
- The Verge
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South China Morning Post
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Dawn
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Business Recorder
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Variety
Elon Musk Says He Will Give One SpaceX Share ‘to Every Kid in America’ — a Giveaway That Would Amount to Over $10.5 Billion
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The Verge
Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US
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