Musk pledges SpaceX share for every child in America, Newsweek reports
Key points
- Newsweek reports that Elon Musk pledged a SpaceX share for every child in America.
- The outlet says the promised gift would currently be worth about $146 per child.
- That figure is based on SpaceX stock's closing price on Friday.
According to Newsweek, Elon Musk pledged a SpaceX share for every child in America. The outlet says the value of each promised share would currently be around $146, based on SpaceX stock’s closing price on Friday. Newsweek describes that amount as the current worth of the gift tied to each child. The report does not provide additional details beyond the estimated value and the basis for the estimate.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by Newsweek, originally published October 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM under the headline "Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Share for Every Child in America—What They’re Worth". All rights to the original article belong to Newsweek.
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