SpaceX to Build Exclusively on Nvidia Vera Rubin, Boosting NVDA Outlook
Aug 4, 2026, 6:21 PM EDT5 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Significant OEM-level exclusivity and a scalable compute roadmap suggest clearer demand visibility for Nvidia GPUs, potentially supporting a short- to medium-term price move as the program progresses and if SpaceX ramps compute capacity.
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SpaceX disclosed quarterly results and CEO Elon Musk stated SpaceX will build exclusively on Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI hardware, signaling a deepening Nvidia partnership. The company targets over 2 GW of compute this year and several times higher by 2027, with NVL72 deployment planned for ground and orbital use next year. Nvidia stock rose about 1.7% after hours on the update.
SpaceX to build exclusively on Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI computer.
SpaceX targets over 2 GW compute this year; about 10 GW by 2027.
NVL72 VR computer planned for ground and orbital deployment next year.
NVDA shares up 1.67% after hours to $215.47.
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