SpaceX filed US trademark applications covering satellite data centres, orbital computing, AI software and cloud services, as Musk linked the move to a reported $1.75tn IPO plan.
The rebrand follows SpaceX's earlier xAI acquisition and a compute deal leasing Memphis-based Colossus 1 to Anthropic, with more than 220,000 Nvidia GPUs and over 300 megawatts of capacity.
SpaceX says orbital computing could ease pressure on land-based power and cooling systems, while analysts estimate the Anthropic agreement could bring in several billion dollars annually and bolster profitability.
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SpaceXAI’s Record-Breaking $1.75 Trillion IPO: The Strategic Merger of AI and Space Infrastructure
Overview
In early 2026, Elon Musk merged his AI startup xAI into SpaceX, creating SpaceXAI to unify data, compute power, and talent across his ventures. This new division operates within SpaceX’s structure, inheriting xAI’s engineering team and AI products like Grok. The move strengthens the so-called 'Muskonomy,' connecting Musk’s companies even more closely. SpaceXAI quickly announced plans for a record-breaking IPO, aiming to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation near $1.75 trillion. This bold step highlights Musk’s vision of integrating AI and space technology, while also testing investor appetite for his ambitious, interconnected business empire.