SpaceX and xAI are moving forward with plans that could shift artificial intelligence computing infrastructure into orbit, following a Federal Communications Commission filing outlining a proposed satellite-based data center network. The initiative gained momentum after the formal merger of SpaceX and xAI, aligning space-launch capabilities with AI compute development.
The Federal Communications Commission has accepted the proposal and opened a public comment period. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has described orbital AI data centers as a potential long-term solution to growing compute demand, citing increased solar energy efficiency in space as a key advantage. The concept reflects broader industry efforts to expand AI infrastructure capacity as global data center investment continues to accelerate.
