What Happened
Elon Musk Targets Space-Based AI Compute By Late 2027
SpaceX has filed with the FCC for up to 1 million compute satellites as part of its plans to establish an orbital data center. The company aims to launch its first orbital compute satellites in 2027, with deployment potentially beginning as early as 2028. SpaceX’s prospectus filings warn that orbital compute involves unproven technology and may not be commercially viable. The project, which includes the acquisition of xAI, targets space-based AI compute and could have significant implications for the space industry. This development was first reported by SpaceNexus.