SpaceX Attempted to Buy AI Coding Startup Cognition

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow reports that SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about a potential acquisition, but Cognition rebuffed the offer. The interest highlights how AI coding assets like Cognition and Cursor are commanding huge valuations and strategic attention. Cognition, valued around $40 billion, has enterprise traction that SpaceX finds attractive. - SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about an acquisition. - Cognition rebuffed SpaceX's offer. - Cognition was reported in talks for a $40 billion valuation. - SpaceX/Elon Musk recently closed a $60 billion deal for Cursor. - Cognition's Devin is a more autonomous coding agent with Fortune 500 adoption. - Technology talks between SpaceX and Cognition continue outside M&A.