Craig Gordon and Ed Ludlow Published May 20, 2026 Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is seen on a large screen during a long distance Q&A session at the Smart Mobility Summit 2026, in Tel Aviv on May 18, 2026. Photo by ilia YEFIMOVICH/AFP via Getty Images Article content SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk can boost his overall compensation if the company succeeds in building colonies on Mars and data centres in space, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism.