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Elon Musk promises a SpaceX share to every US child in 2027

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Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to every child in the United States in 2027, potentially reaching nearly 73 million recipients and worth about $10.7 billion in total at the current price. The billionaire has not specified how the shares will be distributed or the eligibility criteria, according to CNN.

Elon Musk has promised to give a share in SpaceX to every American child in 2027. The billionaire announced the giveaway on X on Monday, saying it would be the first in a series, Egypt Independent reports.

SpaceX, the American aerospace and artificial intelligence company, went public in June 2026 in the largest stock market debut in history. Its share was worth about $146 at Friday’s market close.

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