# SpaceX is reportedly planning to manufacture its own GPUs, the chips that power artificial intelligence.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-23 · Digital Trends*

## Key points

- SpaceX disclosed plans to manufacture its own GPUs in its S-1 registration filing.
- SpaceX’s TeraFab chip factory aims to develop chips for orbital AI data centers and space environments.
- SpaceX does not have long-term contracts with many chip suppliers, risking supply shortages.
- TeraFab intends to integrate all chip production steps, from design to testing, under one roof.

**Companies:** SpaceX, TSMC
**Countries:** United States, Netherlands

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