SpaceX Filed Prospectus for Colossus 2 Data Expansion
The company outlined ambitious growth plans for its Memphis-based AI data center facility.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Data Centers
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SpaceX filed a prospectus on June 5, 2026, detailing the rapid expansion of the Colossus 2 data center in Memphis. The facility achieved significant operational milestones, including bringing its second cluster online in just 64 days.
Why it matters
This expansion underscores the accelerating demand for high-performance computing power required to train advanced artificial intelligence models. The project represents a massive investment in infrastructure capability to support large-scale GPU operations.
As of June 5, 2026, the facility operated 110,000 GB200 and 110,000 GB300 processors. The site is expected to reach 1,531 megawatts of IT power and 612,200 B300 GPUs by the first quarter of 2027.
The players
SpaceX
This American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company is also managing advanced data center infrastructure.
The details
The facility at Paul Lowry Road utilizes a phased expansion strategy, having energized 150 megawatts of power by May 2025. The second cluster, which required 64 days to bring online, contributes 220 megawatts of compute power to the site.
Timeline
May 5, 2025: 150 megawatts of power was energized at the Paul Lowry Road site.
June 5, 2026: The SpaceX prospectus was published confirming processor status.
Q1 2027: The facility expects to reach 612,200 B300 GPUs.
Roadmap
The Colossus 2 data center expansion reflects a broader shift toward massive, hyper-scale AI training facilities. This project positions the company at the forefront of the infrastructure race for computational supremacy.
The massive scale of this Memphis-based facility influences local energy requirements and industrial site demand. Residents may see continued infrastructure development near the Paul Lowry Road area as the site scales toward 2027.
The takeaway
The rapid 64-day deployment of high-capacity clusters demonstrates the speed at which modern data infrastructure is being scaled. Companies continue to prioritize centralized, high-density compute facilities to gain competitive advantages in AI.
Further reading
For more on local infrastructure developments, see Data Centers.
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