SpaceX Targets 13GW Data-Center Capacity by EOY-2027 — Milk Road Estimates $470B CapEx, Elon Says Efficiency 'Greatly Underestimated'
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
SpaceX is reportedly targeting 13GW of AI data-center power by end-2027. Milk Road estimated ~$470B in CapEx would be required. Elon Musk pushed back, saying SpaceX's capital efficiency is 'greatly underestimated' relative to external estimates. For context, 13GW equals ~13 large nuclear plants running simultaneously.
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