In a shocking revelation that could shake the foundations of one of Silicon Valley’s most closely watched tech empires, Elon Musk has confirmed that Megan Kerrigan Byron, wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has filed for divorce and has released a cache of damning evidence that could spell the end of her husband’s career.

Musk, who had long considered Andy Byron both a strategic partner and personal friend, made the announcement during a press briefing following a SpaceX event in Austin. While responding to unrelated questions about Al ethics, Musk abruptly pivoted to the growing scandal surrounding Astronomer, the tech firm he had partnered with on several joint projects.

“Megan has filed for divorce, and she’s done staying quiet,” Musk said. “She’s released documentation that, frankly, I wish I hadn’t seen. It’s bad-very bad. And it’s going to get worse before it gets better.”

The Affair That Sparked It All

The scandal first broke two weeks ago when reports emerged that Andy Byron had allegedly engaged in an extramarital affair with Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Senior Director of Human Resources. Internal emails, leaked Slack messages, and anonymous employee testimonies painted a disturbing picture of executive favoritism, power imbalance, and possible violations of corporate ethics.

What began as whispers among Astronomer staff soon snowballed into a full-blown controversy, forcing the board to place Byron on temporary leave and triggering an internal investigation. But according to Elon Musk, the internal damage is only the tip of the iceberg.

“Megan didn’t just discover a betrayal in her marriage-she uncovered rot in the company’s leadership culture,” Musk said bluntly.

The Wife Who Refused to Stay Silent

Megan Kerrigan Byron, a former attorney turned women’s rights advocate, has long kept a low profile, choosing to remain in the background of her husband’s high-profile tech career. But sources close to the family say Megan began suspecting something was wrong earlier this year. She reportedly discovered encrypted messages and late-night calendar invites between her husband and Cabot.

Rather than confront him immediately, Megan began building a digital paper trail. Over the course of several months, she collected screenshots, financial records, internal memos, and private communications that suggest not only personal infidelity, but potential ethical violations, misuse of company funds, and manipulation of HR policies.

She officially filed for divorce last week in Santa Clara County, citing “irreconcilable

differences, breach of trust, and reputational harm.”

“She’s not out for revenge,” said one source close to Megan. “She’s out for truth. And she’s done being silent while powerful men play by a different set of rules.”

Evidence That Could End a Career

While the full contents of the released evidence remain undisclosed, Musk and other insiders who have reviewed portions of the file describe it as “career-ending.”

Among the claims reportedly substantiated by the material:

Financial favoritism toward Cabot in the form of inflated bonuses.

, Suppressed complaints filed by junior employees regarding Byron’s conduct.

Altered HR evaluations overseen by Cabot that protected Byron from scrutiny.

Private company funds used for unauthorized travel and accommodations.

The documents are now in the hands of Astronomer’s board, and according to legal analysts, may soon find their way into civil courtrooms or even federal investigation channels, depending on the nature of the misused funds and HR policy violations.

“This isn’t just marital drama. This could be corporate fraud,” said ethics attorney Lina Chen. “And if that’s proven, it becomes a legal-and criminal liability.”

Musk: “I Had to Walk Away”

Elon Musk didn’t mince words about his disappointment in his former ally. “I’ve worked with Andy for years,” he said. “But leadership is about trust. And when trust breaks, everything else collapses with it.”

Musk has already terminated joint ventures between Astronomer and his companies, including projects involving Al data integration and wearable neural tech. He also announced that SpaceX and Tesla would no longer collaborate with Astronomer “under any existing leadership structure.”

“I wish things had gone differently,” Musk added. “But integrity matters. Especially now.”

Fallout Across Silicon Valley

The tech world is reeling from the news. Several venture capital firms with financial ties to Astronomer have reportedly called emergency meetings. Other CEOs are quietly reviewing internal HR and executive conduct protocols, aware that the Byron-Cabot incident could ignite a wider conversation about unchecked executive power and gender dynamics in tech leadership.

Meanwhile, Megan Kerrigan Byron has been hailed on social media as a symbol of courage. The hashtag #WeStandWithMegan began trending within hours of Musk’s statement, with thousands praising her for exposing both personal betrayal and systemic injustice.

One viral post read:

“She married a CEO. She walked away a truth-teller.”

What’s Next?

With lawsuits likely, investor confidence shaken, and regulatory scrutiny on the horizon, Andy Byron’s days at Astronomer may be numbered. As of now, he remains on indefinite leave, and neither he nor Kristin Cabot have commented publicly since the divorce filing.

Megan, meanwhile, has said little — allowing her documents to speak for themselves.

And Elon Musk, once a loyal partner, now stands as a witness to the unraveling of a man who built an empire on innovation- but may lose it all over integrity.

“Some people disrupt markets. Some disrupt silence. Megan Kerrigan Byron just did both.”-Tech analyst quote circulating on X