Elon Musk’s SpaceX agrees to $40B Apollo-managed lease for Nvidia AI chips due in 2027

SpaceX has announced a $40 billion financing lease with Apollo Global Management for advanced Nvidia hardware. This agreement primarily supports the company's Grok AI services and cloud customer needs. The equipment will be delivered in the first half of 2027 and leased over five years. Financial backing includes contributions from BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, among others. SpaceX aims to establish the largest computing infrastructure globally through this strategic investment.