- SpaceX‘s Elon Musk outlined a vision for orbital AI data centers powered by Starship, stating it could launch 10 million tons of payload annually.
- Musk claimed this massive project is not breaking any physics, citing the company’s existing fleet of over 10,000 Starlink satellites as proof of large-scale orbital infrastructure.
- SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO that could value the company at $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, with funds aimed at accelerating Starship and AI satellite development.
- The company conducted 165 orbital launches in 2025, accounting for 51% of global missions, and is set for the 12th uncrewed Starship test flight soon.
Speaking at the Forbes Innovator 250 Celebration on Tuesday, Elon Musk declared that constructing AI data centers in orbit is “much easier than people may think” and is the future for scaling beyond Earth. He pointed to SpaceX‘s routine deployment of over 10,000 Starlink satellites as foundational proof for this next phase.
Consequently, Musk estimated the Starship rocket could support launching roughly 10 million tons of cargo to orbit every year. This scale would produce a terawatt annually of solar-powered AI compute, which is twice the average electricity consumption of the entire United States.
Meanwhile, SpaceX is racing toward one of the largest IPOs in history, according to reports targeting a Nasdaq listing as early as June 12. Analysts are discussing a valuation between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion, with the offering potentially raising $50-75 billion.
This financial push aims to accelerate Starship production and the orbital AI infrastructure outlined in recent regulatory filings. The plan builds on SpaceX‘s February merger with Musk’s AI startup, xAI, for specialized satellite constellations.
Furthermore, the company has forged unparalleled dominance, completing 165 orbital launches in 2025 for 51% of global missions. SpaceX is now preparing for the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket this week on May 21.
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