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published_at: "2026-08-17T14:51:31.000Z"
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# SpaceX Relies on Natural Gas Turbines to Power Massive AI Data Center Buildout

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**Published:** 2026-08-17T14:51:31.000Z
**Category:** Infra
**Topics:** infra, elon\-musk, chips

## Summary

Elon Musk is sourcing energy from natural gas turbines to run the data centers used by SpaceX

## Sources

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