Elon Musk consumed himself by merging SpaceX and xAI

Elon Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in Major Consolidation

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has executed a large-scale merger of two of his key assets — space company SpaceX and the AI technology startup xAI.

As Musk himself explained, the main goal of the merger is to create a single, vertically integrated ecosystem. It is designed to unite several strategic areas: artificial intelligence, rocket and space technology, satellite internet, and global communication platforms. The idea is that such integration will create a synergistic effect between cutting-edge developments in different fields.

One of the most ambitious plans within the new structure is the design of orbital data centers. It is proposed that xAI's AI-powered computing accelerators will be placed in Earth's orbit. For implementing this idea, the SpaceX-developed Starship rocket, currently undergoing testing, becomes particularly significant. Its payload capacity and reusability could make delivering equipment to orbit economically viable.

According to Bloomberg estimates, the market value of the newly formed company reaches approximately $1.25 trillion. This figure places the merged entity among the world's most valuable private technology companies, highlighting the scale of its ambitions and the potential of its integrated solutions.

Simultaneously, information has emerged about possible plans to take SpaceX public. According to some reports, the company's IPO could happen as early as 2026. If this occurs, the stock offering promises to become the largest in history by the volume of funds raised, further strengthening the ecosystem's financial position.