SpaceX Swallows Cursor for $60 Billion in Largest Smart Coding Deal

In a move that redraws the technological power map, Elon Musk's empire, SpaceX, acquired the leading AI coding startup Cursor in a historic $60 billion deal announced Tuesday, April 22, 2026. The acquisition reflects Musk's ambition to integrate advanced AI capabilities into aerospace and defense engineering, striking a preemptive blow to competitors like OpenAI. The deal, which includes flexible cooperation options, propelled SpaceX's valuations to new astronomical heights.