July 22 : SpaceX is preparing for at least one new large-scale data center in Texas, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The expansion would significantly increase the company's AI computing capacity beyond its existing Memphis-area hub, where it operates two data centers with about 1 gigawatt of compute capacity. Here are some details:• SpaceX has explored several potential data center sites in Texas in recent months, according to the report.
• The company is considering building multiple data centers from scratch and retrofitting an existing warehouse, the report added.• SpaceX did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.• The company aims for a Texas expansion on a similar or larger scale than its existing Memphis-area facilities, the report said.• SpaceX has already sent some existing data center staff to Texas in preparation for the expansion, according to The Information.• SpaceX signed AI computing deals with Anthropic in May and Google in June, broadening its efforts to monetize its AI infrastructure.
