SMRTR AIJan 29, 2026Teslarati

SpaceX reportedly discussing merger with xAI ahead of blockbuster IPO

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SpaceX and xAI are reportedly exploring a merger ahead of SpaceX's planned IPO later this year, which would unite Musk's rocket company, Starlink satellites, X social media platform, and Grok AI project under one entity. The proposed deal would exchange xAI shares for SpaceX stock, with both companies recently registered in Nevada to facilitate the transaction. SpaceX is valued at $800 billion while xAI is worth $230 billion, and the merger could advance Musk's vision for space-based AI data centers.

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