tech
May 7, 2026
Anthropic taps Elon Musk's SpaceX for more AI compute power
Anthropic is partnering with SpaceX for compute capacity to enhance Claude Code, utilizing the space giant's Colossus One data center facilities.
TL;DR
- Anthropic is partnering with SpaceX to increase its AI computing capacity for its Claude Code service.
- The deal will utilize SpaceX's Colossus One data center in Memphis, housing advanced Nvidia chips.
- Anthropic is doubling rate limits for developers on various Claude plans and raising limits for the Claude Opus API.
- The partnership is expected to deliver over 300 megawatts of computing capacity within the month.
- This move aligns with Anthropic's strategy of sourcing chip time from hyperscaling giants, with ongoing work with Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
- SpaceX's involvement is part of its emerging compute sales business.
- Elon Musk, who previously criticized Anthropic's Claude model, expressed admiration after meeting with Anthropic leaders.
- Anthropic has also expressed interest in collaborating with SpaceX to build data centers in space.