--- title: "NVIDIA Becomes SpaceX's Second-Largest Shareholder: A Major Pact in the AI Ecosystem" description: "🚀 NVIDIA has revealed massive investments in SpaceX: a $21 billion stock package has become the company's second-largest asset after Intel. 💰 In August 2026, the cost of ownership dropped to $17.2 billion due to falling stock prices, but the strategic partnership is only strengthening. 🤖 Elon Musk confirmed the exclusive use of NVIDIA chips in SpaceX data centers and expects deliveries of new Vera Rubin processors in 2027. 🔗 Investments became possible after SpaceX's acquisition of the company xAI in February 2026." date: 2026-08-15T20:11:20.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/nvidia-becomes-spacex-second-largest-shareholder-major-pact-in-ai-ecosystem tags: [nvidia, spacex, elon-musk, artificial-intelligence, stocks, semiconductors, investment] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # NVIDIA Becomes SpaceX's Second-Largest Shareholder: A Major Pact in the AI Ecosystem ![Trading floors with monitors and brokers, illustrating significant investments by NVIDIA in SpaceX](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/15/nvidia-stanovitsya-vtorym-krupnejsim-atsionerom-spacex/nvidia-stanovitsya-vtorym-krupnejsim-atsionerom-spacex-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - NVIDIA owns SpaceX shares worth up to $21 billion (based on the estimate as of the end of June 2026). - SpaceX has become the second-largest asset in NVIDIA's portfolio after Intel. - Elon Musk announced the exclusive use of NVIDIA chips in SpaceX infrastructure. - The current value of the stock package is approximately $17.2 billion due to market volatility. On August 14, 2026, NVIDIA, the global leader in graphics processing units and artificial intelligence chips, revealed details of its strategic investments in the space industry. According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), by the end of the second quarter of 2026, NVIDIA held shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX worth approximately $21 billion. This makes SpaceX the second-largest equity stake in NVIDIA's portfolio, surpassed only by its investments in Intel. ### Strategic Shift: From Chips to Space NVIDIA's investment in SpaceX became possible thanks to a complex financing scheme that began in January 2026. As part of a $20 billion funding round for xAI (Elon Musk's AI developer), NVIDIA invested $10 billion. In February 2026, SpaceX completed the acquisition of xAI in a deal valued at $1.25 trillion, which automatically made NVIDIA a major shareholder in the space corporation. According to a FactSet report, NVIDIA currently ranks sixth among SpaceX investors, trailing only Elon Musk himself and Alphabet Inc. ### Asset Valuation Dynamics and Current Valuation While the value of the stake was estimated at $21 billion as of the end of June 2026, the market situation changed by August. NVIDIA owns approximately 122.8 million shares of Class A SpaceX stock. With a closing price on August 14 of $140 per share, the current market value of these assets is approximately $17.2 billion. This decline is due to a correction in SpaceX's stock price, which reached $170.86 per share in June. Despite the volatility, NVIDIA's stake in Intel, valued at $22 billion, remains its largest investment, although it has also decreased from $30 billion in the second quarter. ### Technological Alliance and Exclusive Supply Financial investments are backed by deep technological agreements. During a second-quarter earnings call, SpaceX's Elon Musk confirmed that the company would use NVIDIA chips exclusively in its AI data centers. Musk noted that NVIDIA's GPU architecture is best suited for training and running complex artificial intelligence models. Furthermore, SpaceX expects to receive a "significant quota" of NVIDIA's latest Vera Rubin processors, production of which is scheduled for 2027, guaranteeing the space company's technological leadership in the coming years. ### Contradictory Data During fact-checking, discrepancies were found in the estimates of the total value of NVIDIA's assets mentioned in various sources. The main SEC report and data from Vietnamplus indicate an investment amount in SpaceX of $21 billion (as of the end of June) and a current valuation of $17.2 billion. However, headlines from some news aggregators (e.g., MSN) operate with a figure of $50 billion, combining the SpaceX and Intel equity stakes into one number. The XAB.info editorial team clarifies: $50 billion is the combined value of NVIDIA's two largest assets (SpaceX + Intel), not the sum of investments solely in the space company. The exact ownership amount in SpaceX is $21 billion (historical) or $17.2 billion (current). ### The Future of the AI Ecosystem NVIDIA's announcement highlights the formation of a powerful alliance between two technological giants. SpaceX is expanding its investments in the computing infrastructure necessary for managing space missions and processing data, while NVIDIA is strengthening its position in the microchip supply chain. The interdependence of the companies is growing: the success of Musk's AI projects depends directly on the availability of NVIDIA chips, while NVIDIA gains a guaranteed major client in the form of SpaceX, capable of absorbing significant volumes of its produced processors. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Nvidia Discloses $50B Equity Stake in SpaceX and Intel: Both Exclusive Chip Buyers](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/nvidia-discloses-50b-equity-stake-in-spacex-and-intel-both-exclusive-chip-buyers/ar-AA2abAMU) - Основной источник фактов о сумме инвестиций и структуре сделки. - [Nvidia (NVDA) Holds Massive $17.2 Billion Stake in SpaceX After Stock Decline](https://blockonomi.com/nvidia-nvda-holds-massive-17-2-billion-stake-in-spacex-after-stock-decline/) - Подтверждает текущую оценку пакета акций в 17,2 млрд долларов. - [Nvidia Takes Off: $21B Investment Propels SpaceX to Nvidia’s Second-Largest Holding](https://profitconfidential.com/nvda-discloses-21b-stake-in-spacex-elon-musks-rocket-firm-becomes-nvidias-no-2-holding/) - Подтверждает статус SpaceX как второго по величине актива NVIDIA. - [NVDA discloses $21B stake in SpaceX — Elon Musk’s rocket firm becomes Nvidia’s No. 2 holding](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/nvda-discloses-21b-stake-in-spacex-elon-musk-s-rocket-firm-becomes-nvidia-s-no-2-holding/ar-AA2a9aji) - Подтверждено по источнику msn.com ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many SpaceX shares does NVIDIA own? **A:** NVIDIA owns approximately 122.8 million Class A shares of SpaceX. ### Q: Why did the value of investments in SpaceX drop from $21 billion to $17.2 billion? **A:** The decline in value is due to a correction in the market price of SpaceX shares, which fell from $170.86 (June 2026) to $140 (August 2026). ### Q: How did NVIDIA become a shareholder of SpaceX? **A:** NVIDIA invested $10 billion in the company xAI in January 2026. After SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026, NVIDIA automatically became a major shareholder of the space company.