Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the record-breaking stock market debut of his space exploration company, SpaceX, on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

• SpaceX was valued at $2.2 trillion, with shares opening at $150 and reaching highs of $176.50.
• Elon Musk, as the founder and CEO of SpaceX, now has a net worth of $1.11 trillion.
• This unprecedented wealth has ignited discussions about wealth inequality and Musk's significant influence on global politics.