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February 12, 2026

Musk needed a new vision for SpaceX and xAI. He landed on Moonbase Alpha.

"I really want to see a mass driver on the moon that is shooting AI satellites into deep space."

Musk needed a new vision for SpaceX and xAI. He landed on Moonbase Alpha.

TL;DR

  • xAI CEO Elon Musk is recruiting employees with the idea of building mass drivers on the Moon.
  • Plans include building AI data centers in orbit and larger computers in deep space.
  • Musk envisions a city on the Moon to manufacture space computers and launch them using a maglev train.
  • This Moonbase concept replaces SpaceX's previous emphasis on Mars colonization.
  • The new vision aligns with the Kardashev Scale, aiming to harness solar energy for AI training.
  • SpaceX's focus has shifted from Mars to more remunerative tasks like launching satellites and lunar missions for NASA.
  • Building satellites on the Moon requires advancements in space manufacturing and reduced space travel costs.
  • The Moonbase goal serves as a 'stretch goal' to attract investors and differentiate xAI from other AI labs.

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