Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Stock Begins Trading

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Elon Musk crossed the trillion-dollar wealth threshold Friday as SpaceX shares debuted on public markets, making him the world's first trillionaire. The privately held rocket company's stock surged on its first trading day, lifting Musk's net worth past the 13-digit mark. The milestone caps a remarkable wealth accumulation for the entrepreneur, whose fortune has grown alongside his collection of companies including Tesla, X, and now-public SpaceX. Musk's ascent to trillionaire status underscores the enormous valuations investors assign to his space exploration venture and electric vehicle manufacturer. The moment also raises broader questions about wealth concentration and the role of billionaire-led companies in shaping technology and infrastructure.