“They gave stock to everyone. There are a bunch of highly skilled workers that we on X never think of, like Tube Benders, Orbital Tube Welders, Cleanroom Technicians, etc. that are going to make significant fortunes.”
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Elon Musk confirmed on X that SpaceX distributed stock to all employees, including typically overlooked skilled workers like tube benders, orbital tube welders, and cleanroom technicians. He stated these workers are 'going to make significant fortunes,' reinforcing SpaceX's broad equity compensation culture.
The remark shifts focus from high-profile engineers to the hands-on workforce essential for rocket production. This transparency may boost morale and recruitment in aerospace manufacturing, while also underscoring SpaceX's high valuation trajectory as it continues scaling Starship and Starlink operations.
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“They gave stock to everyone. There are a bunch of highly skilled workers that we on X never think of, like Tube Benders, Orbital Tube Welders, Cleanroom Technicians, etc. that are going to make significant fortunes.” https://t.co/Q9LPnubCU5
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2026