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Musk Says SpaceX Will Run Terafab, Not TSMC, X Report 8 Oct 2026
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Elon Musk stated that Tesla and SpaceX will independently build and operate their Terafab chip factory in Texas, with TSMC only able to sublease a portion of the facility. This clarifies that Musk's companies will maintain full control over operations and equipment choices at Terafab, opposing earlier reports that TSMC might co-manage the plant.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 6 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.
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You now face new competition as Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla move from design to full chip production control with Terafab, cutting out TSMC’s operational role. This opens a direct manufacturing rival if your business depends on foundry partnerships or chip supply.
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6 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026
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