SpaceX and xAI merger forms $1.25tn space–AI powerhouse

On February 8, 2026, IndexBox summarized last week’s announcement that SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, creating a combined private firm valued around $1.25 trillion. The merged entity integrates rockets, Starlink satellite internet, the Grok chatbot and social platform X, with plans for orbital AI data centers ahead of a potential IPO.