Elon Musk believes that if SpaceX realizes its potential, the company itself will surpass the value of the rest of planet Earth.
Musk’s bold statement on X came in response to discussions about compute deals with competitors.
“You don’t seem to understand that SpaceX will be worth more than the rest of Earth if we accomplish our goals”
Musk ties the vision to harnessing vastly more solar energy than currently utilized on the planet, referencing concepts like the Kardashev scale for civilization advancement.
His plans encompass orbital data centers, lunar settlements and a substantial Mars presence via Starship fleets.
And the broader context includes Musk’s parallel claims about Tesla’s potential dominance in autonomy and robotics contributing to global economic growth.
Musk has previously stated that space-based activities could dwarf Earth’s GDP by orders of magnitude through energy abundance.
SpaceX recently completed a landmark initial public offering, raising billions and marking a pivotal financial milestone.
Critics note ongoing share price volatility post-IPO, with the price of SPCX recently dropping below its IPO price of $135.
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