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SpaceX, xAI Said to Be in Advanced Merger Talks With Deal Possible This Week

Investor briefings suggest confidential talks are nearing a decision.

Overview

  • Bloomberg reports the companies have privately outlined a possible combination to select investors, while negotiations remain ongoing.
  • Neither SpaceX nor xAI has responded to requests for comment about the reported discussions.
  • A merger would link SpaceX’s launch and satellite infrastructure with xAI’s AI models and computing, potentially enabling space-based data centers.
  • Recent figures place SpaceX near an $800 billion valuation and xAI around $200–230 billion, with a potential SpaceX IPO previously reported at up to $1.5 trillion.
  • Context includes a regulatory bid to authorize up to one million satellites and Nevada entities formed on January 21, 2026, reported as part of merger planning.