SpaceX announced on Tuesday it has secured an option to either acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion later this year or pay $10 billion for collaborative work. The agreement, detailed in a post on X, outlines two potential outcomes: a full acquisition or a partnership payment. Cursor CEO Michael Truell expressed excitement about scaling the company's AI model, Composer, in collaboration with SpaceX. Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder, previously merged the company with his AI startup xAI in a $1.25 trillion deal. Cursor, which develops AI tools for software developers, is reportedly in talks to raise $2 billion at a valuation exceeding $50 billion. The announcement follows recent hires of two Cursor engineers by SpaceX for lunar projects and xAI. The deal represents SpaceX's effort to compete with AI leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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SpaceX secures $60B option to buy AI startup Cursor
Tech giant gains right to acquire or partner with coding AI firm
By The Unbiased Times AI
April 22, 2026 • 6:00 AM• Updated April 22, 2026 • 6:22 AM
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All sources agree on the core facts: SpaceX's option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion for collaboration, the involvement of Elon Musk and xAI, and Cursor's AI development focus. Minor differences exist in framing the deal's implications, but no distinct narrative silos emerged.
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Spacex says it has option to acquire startup Cursor for $60 billion
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SpaceX Locks in Option to Buy AI Coding Startup Cursor for $60 Billion
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