SpaceX acquires xAI

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 3, 2026

Acquisition Data Center announced United States Feb 3, 2026

USD250000M

Deal Value

100 MW

Capacity

development

Stage

orbital data center satellite constellation

Project

SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI, citing plans for an orbital data center satellite constellation. The acquisition came just after SpaceX filed plans for the constellation with the FCC.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

SpaceX is planning an IPO. Quote: There’s been a lot of news from SpaceX in the lead-up to the IPO — plans for a massive orbital data center, xAI acquisition, and a shift away from its Mars goals to focus on the Moon.

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Announcement

By Mark Holmes , Rachel Jewett | February 18, 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

SpaceX buyer

"SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI"

xAI seller

"SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI"

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