Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) announced plans on August 31, 2026, to manufacture turbines for data center power needs.
The initiative supports a broader energy strategy targeting 100GW in annual solar production alongside Tesla. SpaceX identified natural gas as a necessary transitional fuel for the near term.
NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-13 mission following an oxidizer leak detection. The leak occurred in the Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system during prelaunch checks. Testing and repairs are currently underway, with no new launch date established.