Elon Musk has declared that SpaceX's long-term potential could make the company worth more than the entire global economy. The statement came amid discussions about the firm's future.
Musk ties this vision to capturing vastly more solar energy than Earth currently uses, referencing concepts like the Kardashev scale for civilization advancement. His roadmap includes orbital data centers, lunar settlements, and a major Mars presence using Starship fleets.
The claims also relate to his projections for Tesla's potential dominance in autonomy and robotics. Musk has previously argued that space-based industries could dwarf Earth's GDP through energy abundance.
SpaceX recently completed a landmark IPO, raising billions. However, the company's share price has shown volatility, recently trading below its initial offering price of $135.