# SpaceX plans $40B debt raise for AI compute expansion

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-10-10T15:30:51Z

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## Summary

SpaceX is reportedly seeking a $40 billion debt raise to buy more Nvidia chips and expand its AI compute business, according to the *Financial Times*. The move would solidify SpaceX as a major customer for Nvidia, renting out its AI infrastructure to clients like Anthropic and Google. Analysts view this as a win for both companies, with Goldman Sachs raising its SpaceX price target to $230 and Barclays calling it the top name in space due to its dominance across rockets, satellites, and AI infrastructure.

The announcement follows SpaceX’s Thursday purchase of a nationwide spectrum portfolio, which could accelerate its Starlink mobile ambitions. While SpaceX isn’t part of Jim Cramer’s *Club* portfolio, the developments suggest Elon Musk’s vision for AI-driven growth may materialize faster than expected. The AI trade itself saw volatility last week after a *Financial Times* report suggested OpenAI’s annualized revenue was $20 billion lower than previously indicated, though Bloomberg later cited sources saying OpenAI expects at least $70 billion by year-end.

## Key points

- SpaceX reportedly seeks $40B debt raise to buy Nvidia chips and expand AI compute for rentals to Anthropic and Google
- Goldman Sachs raises SpaceX price target to $230, calling it the top space name due to its multi-industry dominance
- OpenAI’s revenue estimates fluctuated last week: *FT* initially reported $20B below expectations, Bloomberg later cited $70B+ by year-end

## Why it matters

SpaceX’s AI compute expansion could deepen Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware market while accelerating SpaceX’s growth beyond rockets and satellites. The volatility in AI stocks highlights how quickly sentiment shifts can impact valuations, reinforcing the need for diversification in tech portfolios.

## Sources

1. [Stocks saw new highs and big declines: How the volatile AI trade moved last week's market](https://cnbc.com/investingclub/2026/10/10/stocks-saw-new-highs-and-big-declines-how-the-volatile-ai-trade-moved-last-weeks-market.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-10-10)

Part of the developing story: [SpaceX Builds Orbital AI Data Center](https://digestai.news/thread/spacexai-to-add-660-000-gpus-nearing-1-44-million-total) (6 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "SpaceX plans $40B debt raise for AI compute expansion", 10 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/spacex-plans-40b-debt-raise-for-ai-compute-expansion

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