# Intel announced on X that it will partner with SpaceX, Tesla and xAI to build two advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-08 · Entrepreneur*

## Key points

- Intel is joining Terafab, a major AI chip project with factories designed for space applications.
- Intel, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI will build two advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas.
- One factory will produce chips for Tesla vehicles and humanoid robots; the other targets orbital AI data centers.
- SpaceX recently merged with xAI and confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming for a market launch this year.
- Elon Musk is moving to build in-house chip manufacturing capacity, reducing reliance on external suppliers.

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

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