SpaceX plans to deploy NVIDIA AI hardware in orbit by late 2027

SpaceX intends to place NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 computing systems into orbit, with a modified version engineered for space conditions arriving by the final quarter of 2027. The company expects to scale deployment substantially by 2028. This represents an expansion into orbital AI infrastructure, a new domain for NVIDIA's products. The venture stems from SpaceX's broader strategy in space-based computing, which includes an existing arrangement valued at 13 billion dollars annually. The company also maintains compute partnerships with Alphabet and Anthropic.

1. Elon Musk stated SpaceX will launch NVIDIA NVL72 AI computers in space by 2027
2. SpaceX previously disclosed compute agreement valued at 13 billion dollars in annual recurring revenue
3. Space-adapted variant of NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 system targeted for Q4 2027 deployment
4. Widespread expansion of SpaceX's orbital presence anticipated during 2028
5. SpaceX also has compute agreements with Alphabet and Anthropic