SpaceX Acquires xAI to Develop Orbital AI Data Centers 1/ SpaceX has acquired xAI, combining the two companies under a single structure. Elon Musk announced: "@SpaceX & @xAI are now one company."

2/ The acquisition integrates SpaceX's expertise in launch vehicles, satellites, and Starlink with xAI's AI development capabilities. The combined entity forms a vertically integrated operation covering AI, rockets, space-based internet, and related infrastructure.

3/ A key focus is the development of orbital data centers. These would consist of large satellite constellations operating as compute platforms in space, powered by solar energy from constant sunlight exposure.

4/ This approach aims to address the high energy demands of AI training and inference while reducing reliance on terrestrial power grids.