Elon Musk is said to be planning a lunar manufacturing facility which will build AI satellites and send them into space via a giant catapult.. Reuters
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Firstpost11-02-2026, 19:22

Musk's Bold Lunar Plan: AI Satellite Factory on the Moon

  • Elon Musk plans to build an AI satellite factory on the Moon, shifting focus from Mars colonization.
  • The lunar facility aims to manufacture AI satellites and launch them into space via a giant catapult.
  • Musk believes this will give xAI unparalleled computing power and leadership in the AI arena.
  • SpaceX has redirected efforts towards building a self-growing city on the Moon, citing faster iteration cycles than Mars.
  • The move aligns with SpaceX's contract with NASA for lunar missions and potential IPO in 2026.

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