Musk Announces Merger of SpaceX and xAI

Elon Musk announced on February 2, 2026, that he is merging SpaceX with his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a move that could reshape the strategic direction of both private firms. The merger aims to integrate advanced AI capabilities into SpaceX’s aerospace and satellite operations, potentially accelerating development of autonomous systems for space missions. Neither company has disclosed financial terms or regulatory timelines, but the deal would combine two of Musk’s most ambitious ventures under a unified structure. SpaceX, valued at over $250 billion in its latest funding round, and xAI, which launched in 2023 to compete with OpenAI and Google DeepMind, have operated independently until now.