Elon Musk plans to build an AI satellite network on the Moon using a giant catapult for launch.

SpaceX + xAI: Musk’s Plan for Building a Cosmic AI Infrastructure

Why the Creation of a Satellite Network and Computing Centers in Low Earth Orbit
Building Satellites on the Moon, Followed by Launches Using a Giant Catapult (Mass Accelerator)

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and xAI, announced joint projects between the two companies. The goal is to build an artificial intelligence infrastructure beyond Earth: a satellite communication network and accompanying data‑processing centers in low Earth orbit.

Moon Production Center
- Construction site – the Moon.
- Launch technology – “mass accelerator” (catapult).
- Musk emphasizes that realizing this idea requires “getting onto the Moon.”
- Today, SpaceX is involved in a joint NASA lunar mission, so moon exploration has become a priority over Mars.

> *“Moon colonization is a preparatory step for Mars and beyond. We need to build a self‑sufficient city, then go explore other star systems,”* Musk said in an interview cited by The New York Times.

The Moon Project as the “First Stage”
- Initially, Musk planned to colonize Mars.
- Now the focus has shifted to the Moon due to NASA requirements and the strategic need to create a base for future missions.

What Musk Says About X (formerly Twitter)
Metric | Value
--- | ---
Monthly Active Users | 600 million users
Daily Users at the Time of Twitter Purchase | 237.8 million

Musk notes that people most often log into X during major events. New services are planned – an X Money banking app and a separate messenger – to increase daily users to over 1 million.

Prospects for xAI
- Musk believes xAI will become a leader in AI thanks to rapid growth.
- The company has already reached significant scale and is currently reorganizing: some former employees may leave as new competencies are needed for further development.

Key Takeaway:
Musk sees the Moon as a base for a cosmic AI infrastructure that will eventually allow not only managing a satellite network but also exploring distant star systems. At the same time, he actively develops X and xAI, aiming to grow its user base and strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence industry.