Washington, February 03 (QNA) - SpaceX has announced the completion of its acquisition of artificial intelligence firm xAI, marking a strategic move aimed at strengthening the integration of advanced space technologies with artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capabilities.

According to reports, the transaction values SpaceX at approximately $1 trillion and xAI at around $250 billion, placing the combined entity on a potential path toward a future stock market listing with a valuation exceeding $1 trillion.

Under the terms of the deal, xAI will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SpaceX. The transaction was structured as a private share swap, allowing the group to avoid significant cash outlays and preserve liquidity.

The acquisition builds on earlier strategic investments by Tesla, which had injected $2 billion into xAI to secure exclusive access to the artificial intelligence technologies for use in in advanced robotics and autonomous driving systems. Market observers expect the Starlink satellite network to play a central role in supporting real-time data transmission to future space-based computing centers, enhancing processing capacity and system efficiency.

In a statement, A SpaceX spokesperson said the merger represents a significant step toward creating a highly integrated innovation platform spanning space infrastructure and artificial intelligence. The spokesperson noted that combining satellite networks with AI-driven computing is expected to enable the processing of vast volumes of data at unprecedented speeds, supporting future space exploration missions and improving the performance and efficiency of global satellite communications services. (QNA)