All Things Space, UFOs, etc.SpaceX acquires xAI in bid to develop orbital data centers Posted on February 11, 2026 by Administrator SpaceX has acquired xAI, an artificial intelligence company also run by Elon Musk, as part of his effort to develop orbital data centers. In a statement Feb. 2, SpaceX said it acquired xAI, which develops artificial intelligence technologies and operates the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The companies did not disclose the terms of the acquisition. Musk owns a controlling interest in both companies.