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SpaceX agrees to a ~$40B equipment finance lease with Apollo to fund purchases of Nvidia GPUs for its AI initiatives, set to close before the end of 2026 (Carmen Arroyo/Bloomberg)

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In short

SpaceX has reached a $40 billion equipment finance lease agreement with Apollo to finance Nvidia GPUs for AI initiatives, set to close by the end of 2026. This partnership accelerates SpaceX's technological advancements in artificial intelligence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the field.

Key points

  • SpaceX is a major client in the agreement.: SpaceX is a major client in the agreement.
  • The deal is aimed at accelerating technological advancements in artificial intelligence.: The deal is aimed at accelerating technological advancements in artificial intelligence.
  • The move positions SpaceX as a frontrunner in the field.: The move positions SpaceX as a frontrunner in the field.

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