Elon Musk Gave Jeffrey Epstein SpaceX Tour in 2013, Emails Show

Musk previously denied Epstein ever visited SpaceX, but emails reveal a planned luncheon between the two at the facility.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Newly released emails from the Epstein Files show that Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, gave Jeffrey Epstein a tour of the SpaceX facility in Hawthorne, California in February 2013. This contradicts Musk's previous claims that Epstein never visited SpaceX. The emails detail the planning of a luncheon between Musk and Epstein at the SpaceX headquarters, as well as communications about Epstein potentially visiting other companies after the SpaceX tour.

Why it matters

Musk has repeatedly denied any association with Epstein, but these emails suggest he was not truthful about their relationship. The revelations raise questions about Musk's transparency and the extent of his dealings with the convicted sex offender Epstein, who had a history of exploiting powerful individuals.

The details

The emails show that Epstein's assistant reached out to Musk's then-secretary Mary Beth Brown to organize a luncheon between Musk and Epstein at the SpaceX facility. Brown confirmed the luncheon was scheduled for February 25, 2013. The next day, Epstein sent Musk an email thanking him "for the tour" and saying Epstein "would have had fun at Xmas." Musk replied simply with ":)" However, Musk has previously claimed that to the best of his knowledge, Epstein never toured SpaceX.

  • On February 19, 2013, Epstein's assistant requested a meeting between Epstein and Musk at SpaceX.
  • On February 20, 2013, Musk's secretary Mary Beth Brown confirmed the luncheon was scheduled for February 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
  • On February 26, 2013, Epstein sent Musk an email thanking him "for the tour" of SpaceX.
  • On February 28, 2013, Musk replied to Epstein's email with a simple ":)".

The players

Elon Musk

The CEO of SpaceX who gave Jeffrey Epstein a tour of the SpaceX facility in 2013, despite previously denying any association with Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who visited the SpaceX facility in 2013 and communicated with Elon Musk about the visit.

Mary Beth Brown

Elon Musk's secretary at the time, who coordinated the luncheon between Musk and Epstein at the SpaceX facility.

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What they’re saying

“To the best our knowledge, he never toured SpaceX. Don't know where that comes from.”

— Elon Musk (Twitter)

“Jeffrey would like to meet you at Space X as you suggested When would be a convenient time for you? Could you also provide and address and phone number for this location?”

— [REDACTED], Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (Email)

“Shall we organize a lunch for Elon and Jeffrey to get together at SpaceX in the coming weeks? Elon is generally available at SpaceX on Mon, Thurs and Fri each week. We are located at 1 Rocket Road in Hawthorne CA 90250 (about 10 min east of LAX) and our direct is [REDACTED]”

— Mary Beth Brown, Elon Musk's Secretary (Email)

What’s next

The revelations from the Epstein Files have raised serious questions about Elon Musk's transparency and honesty regarding his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It remains to be seen if further investigations or disclosures will shed more light on the extent of their interactions.

The takeaway

These emails directly contradict Elon Musk's previous claims that Epstein never visited SpaceX, undermining Musk's credibility. The incident highlights the importance of public figures being truthful about their associations, especially with individuals like Epstein who have a history of exploiting powerful connections.