Elon Musk Receives NVIDIA DGX Spark: A Petaflop AI Marvel at SpaceX
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Darius Baruo
Oct 13, 2025 18:19
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivers a DGX Spark AI supercomputer to Elon Musk at SpaceX’s Starbase, marking a new era in AI technology with petaflop performance.
The landscape of artificial intelligence is poised for a significant leap as NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang personally delivered the cutting-edge DGX Spark AI supercomputer to Elon Musk at SpaceX’s Starbase, Texas. This delivery marks the first deployment of the world’s smallest AI supercomputer, which boasts a petaflop of performance and fits comfortably on a desk, according to NVIDIA Newsroom. AI Supercomputing Power The DGX Spark is equipped with 128GB of unified memory, enabling it to run models with up to 200 billion parameters locally. This technological marvel is designed for developers, researchers, and creators who require supercomputer-class performance in a portable format. The device’s introduction comes nine years after NVIDIA’s initial foray into AI with the DGX-1, extending the company’s influence beyond traditional data centers. Strategic Location and Timing The handoff coincided with the 11th test of SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle to date, highlighting the strategic importance of AI in space exploration and technology development. By placing the DGX Spark at the heart of SpaceX’s operations, NVIDIA is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven innovation in aerospace. Widespread Availability Beyond SpaceX, the DGX Spark is expected to reach various innovative hubs worldwide, from robotics labs to creative studios. Notable destinations include Ollama in Palo Alto, Arizona State’s robotics lab, and the studio of artist Refik Anadol, among others. Each delivery is anticipated to contribute significantly to the advancement and accessibility of AI technologies globally. NVIDIA plans to make the DGX Spark generally available starting October 15, offering it through NVIDIA.com and its partners worldwide.…
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