SpaceX has acquired Cursor, the AI-powered coding platform, in a deal valued at $60.0 billion. The transaction, confirmed by both companies, transfers full ownership of Cursor’s technology, team, and operations to SpaceX, marking one of the largest acquisitions in the software sector this year.
Cursor develops coding agents and large language models designed to assist engineers in building complex software. Its infrastructure supports billions of requests daily, and its tools are used to train some of the most widely deployed coding models in the industry. SpaceX, primarily known for rocket manufacturing and satellite internet, has been expanding its software capabilities to support internal engineering and mission-critical systems.
The acquisition is driven by SpaceX’s need for advanced, in-house software development tools. Cursor’s models and agent-based coding systems will be integrated into SpaceX’s engineering workflows, potentially accelerating the development of flight software, ground systems, and manufacturing automation. For Cursor, the deal provides access to SpaceX’s scale and engineering resources, which could accelerate the training of larger models and the deployment of its infrastructure across more demanding environments.
The purchase price of $60.0 billion reflects the strategic value SpaceX places on owning AI-driven development tools outright, rather than licensing them from third parties. No changes to Cursor’s existing product offerings for external customers have been announced, though the company will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX.
The combined entity will focus on applying Cursor’s technology to SpaceX’s internal projects while continuing to serve the broader developer community. The integration is expected to proceed over the next several quarters, with Cursor’s leadership remaining in place to manage day-to-day operations.