importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-06T15:21:51Z

Tesla and SpaceX Announce $16.8 Billion Investment in Terafab Semiconductor Fabrication Plant in Texas

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Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8 billion in Terafab, a semiconductor fabrication plant in Texas, to produce advanced chips for AI, robotics, and space-based computing. The facility will span 100 million square feet and create 3,000 jobs, aiming to bridge global chip supply gaps for future compute demands.

After months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.

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