Space Exploration Technologies Corp. has completed the acquisition of xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, bringing its advanced AI technologies and products into SpaceX’s organizational structure. This move consolidates ownership of the Grok AI platform and related AI research initiatives under the SpaceX umbrella, signaling a strategic shift toward deeper integration of AI with aerospace and satellite communications capabilities.
The combined entity will pursue development of space-based computing and AI infrastructure, leveraging SpaceX’s rocket launch systems and Starlink satellite constellation to extend processing capacity beyond Earth-based data centers. As part of this initiative, SpaceX is advancing plans to deploy orbital satellite constellations designed to support high-throughput AI compute workloads, aligned with its long-term vision for integrated space and data services.
The acquisition occurs in the context of SpaceX’s preparations for a potential initial public offering and broader expansion into data and compute markets. Integrating xAI’s technology is positioned to strengthen SpaceX’s competitive stance in AI services while aligning its aerospace, communications, and advanced computing assets into a unified growth platform.