Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX has received regulatory approval to acquire optical communications firm Mesh. The deal marks another strategic move by the company, which is advancing its space-based computing strategy.
Mesh specializes in optical communications technology for data centers, offering higher energy efficiency and lower latency compared to existing solutions. Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the company aims to apply its technology in space applications in the future.
The acquisition comes after a series of expansion moves by SpaceX, including the acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor and partnerships with Google and Anthropic. These strategic actions are tied to commitments made during SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO), which positioned large-scale satellite deployment and space-based AI computing as central pillars of its growth narrative.
The deal also aligns with SpaceX’s plan to launch up to one million satellites into low Earth orbit, providing advanced computational capabilities for artificial intelligence. The acquisition will help advance the company’s space computing strategy, which relies on laser communication technology between satellites.
This move follows closely on the heels of SpaceX’s acquisition of AI startup Cursor and underscores Elon Musk’s efforts to advance his strategic vision outlined during the IPO process.
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