SpaceX is acquiring Cursor, a coding automation platform, for $60 billion（約9.6兆円） to strengthen its enterprise AI capabilities and compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.

What happened: SpaceX announced it is spending $60 billion（約9.6兆円） to buy Cursor, a programming platform that automates coding tasks. The deal was set up in April with an option for SpaceX to either complete the acquisition or pay a $10 billion（約1.6兆円） breakup fee. SpaceX expects the deal to close during the third quarter of 2026.

Why it matters: Musk has expressed frustration with xAI's coding product, which lags behind competitors like Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. By acquiring Cursor, which offers similar automation tools, SpaceX aims to close the gap with rival AI companies in the enterprise market and win over lucrative customers. The deal comes shortly after SpaceX's major IPO.

What to watch: The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Cursor has grown explosively amid demand for more efficient programming tools and a shift toward what the industry calls "vibe coding."