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SpaceX acquires xAI in bid to develop orbital data centers

by Jeff Foust February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

SpaceX has acquired xAI, an artificial intelligence company also run by Elon Musk, as part of his effort to develop orbital data centers.

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How physics AI is transforming the future of space engineering

by SpaceNews Editor December 23, 2025December 26, 2025

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Space Force uses AI challenge to push everyday use of artificial intelligence

by Sandra Erwin December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Shield AI partners with Sedaro to demonstrate autonomous satellite operations

by Sandra Erwin December 3, 2025

Space Force wants to weave AI into everyday operations

by Sandra Erwin September 1, 2025

Why industry says Golden Dome’s biggest challenge isn’t missiles, it’s data flow

by Sandra Erwin August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

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Slingshot unveils AI agent for Space Force training

by Sandra Erwin July 29, 2025

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ULA testing OpenAI’s government-compliant chatbot

by Sandra Erwin June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Pentagon boosts budget for Palantir’s AI software in major expansion of Project Maven

by Sandra Erwin May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

A white Long March 2D rocket lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The rocket ascends into a clear blue sky with exhaust plumes trailing below, as the launch tower and desert landscape appear in the foreground.

China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation

by Andrew Jones May 14, 2025May 14, 2025