Space X Expanding in Texas

July, 22 2026

SpaceX is preparing for at least one new large-scale data center in Texas, According to The Information reported on Wednesday by Reuters. 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.