Elon Musk officially announced the acquisition of xAI by SpaceX, strategically integrating the two major giants in aerospace and artificial intelligence. Subsequently, Musk outlined an ambitious blueprint in an internal memo: by combining rocket technology, space-based internet, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, to create a "vertically integrated innovation engine" spanning Earth and deep space.

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In his memo, Musk pointed out that as the global demand for power from AI continues to grow, traditional ground data centers are struggling to support future scalability. To address this, he proposed a forward-looking solution — "Orbital Data Centers." Relying on SpaceX's powerful Starship launch capabilities, hundreds of thousands of tons of payload could be sent into orbit each year, deploying a constellation of millions of satellites to directly utilize nearly unlimited solar energy.

According to Musk's calculations, training AI models in space within the next 2 to 3 years will demonstrate extreme cost-effectiveness. At that time, Earth will have a pathway to output 1 terawatt of computing power to space annually, which not only accelerates human understanding of physics but also reserves key financial and technological support for the construction of lunar bases and Martian civilizations. This acquisition is seen by Musk as an important step toward becoming a "Kardashev Type II civilization," aiming to extend the "light of consciousness" into the vastness of space.

Key points:

  • 🌌 Strategic Acquisition: SpaceX completed the acquisition of xAI, achieving vertical integration of rocket technology and artificial intelligence, aiming to break through the resource bottlenecks of ground computing power.

  • 🛰️ Space-Based Computing Network: The plan is to build an "Orbital Data Center" by launching millions of satellites via Starship, directly utilizing constant solar energy to create a low-cost AI training environment.

  • 🚀 Interstellar Expansion: The acquisition aims to provide core power for self-sustaining lunar bases and Martian civilizations, with the goal of delivering 1 terawatt of computing power to space annually, driving human evolution to a higher level of civilization.