# SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk's companies, xAi.

*aerospace · news · 2026-02-02 · Ars Technica*

## Key points

- SpaceX has formally acquired xAI and plans to merge AI with its space assets.
- SpaceX filed with the FCC to launch 1 million 'orbital data center' satellites between 500 and 2,000 km altitude.
- Musk claims launching satellites for AI compute in space will be cost-competitive within 2-3 years.
- SpaceX's new Stargaze system aims to improve orbital collision prevention and satellite maneuvering.
- SpaceX is considering moving aging satellites into heliocentric or high Earth orbits to reduce ozone harm.

**Companies:** SpaceX, xAI
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/02/spacex-acquires-xai-plans-1-million-satellite-constellation-to-power-it/)

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