"Last week, speculation swirled that Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) and SpaceX would merge ahead of SpaceX's planned initial public offering , potentially easing the path to going public by leveraging Tesla's established market presence. There was also the possibility SpaceX would tie up with xAI, and analysts noted betting markets placed a 48% chance on a SpaceX-xAI merger by mid-year compared to just a 15% likelihood for Tesla-SpaceX."
"The merger aims to create a vertically integrated powerhouse combining SpaceX's rockets, Starlink satellites, and direct-to-mobile communications with xAI's Grok chatbot and AI capabilities. Musk outlined plans to shift AI computing to space, where solar power provides unlimited energy without earthly constraints like grid limitations or cooling needs. The company targets deploying a million-satellite constellation for orbital data centers , initially achieving 100 gigawatts of AI compute and scaling to one terawatt annually."
SpaceX acquired xAI in a $250 billion all-stock deal after xAI had purchased X, consolidating Musk’s assets and fueling speculation about further corporate unification. The combined company plans to integrate rockets, Starlink satellites, direct-to-mobile communications, and xAI's Grok AI to move substantial AI computing to orbit powered by solar energy. The goal is a million-satellite constellation enabling orbital data centers initially delivering 100 gigawatts of AI compute, scaling to one terawatt, supporting lunar and Martian ambitions. Major engineering hurdles include radiative cooling needs, increased mass from radiators and shielding, cosmic radiation damage, and higher launch costs.
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