# Elon Musk says a 'sentient sun' built from a million satellites is the aim of the SpaceX and xAI merger – but big questions remain

> SpaceX acquires xAI to form a new mega-company Elon Musk is promising to move AI computing power into space Experts are split on whether the ambitious plans can work Elon Musk has formed the most valuable private…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/elon-musk-says-a-sentient-sun-built-from-a-million-satellites-is-the-aim-of-the-spacex-and-xai-merger-but-big-questions-remain?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698215b59614a0dfe9ea5a9a)
- **Published:** 2026-02-03
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #ai #spacex #elon #musk #ambitious #built #company #computing
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