Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has just gone public, making the world’s richest man one of the wealthiest humans in history. But this story isn't just about money. From electric cars to the stars, Musk has created an empire that spans multiple industries - accruing power and political influence that continues to cause controversy across the globe. For some, he’s a visionary. To others, he’s dangerous. So how did a South African gaming geek become the first dollar trillionaire? And what does Elon Musk's rise to wealth tell us about the world we've built? #elonmusk #spacex #telsa #richestmanintheworld #technews #trump #space SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Listen to our new podcast This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales