Space Dreams: Moon Factories, AI Satellites and the Chance of Alien Friends

Elon Musk hinted that future space missions might bring us face‑to‑face with life beyond Earth as technology moves faster.

During a company meeting, he talked about building a giant “mass driver” on the Moon that would use magnetic forces to launch objects into orbit.

The idea is to push heavy payloads up without rockets, saving energy and time. Musk said the project could tap into 1000 gigawatts of solar power, a huge leap for space travel.

He added that the mass driver could shoot AI‑controlled satellites deep into space, opening new ways to explore and maybe even meet alien civilizations.

Musk also announced plans for an “Optimus Academy” where Tesla would train thousands of humanoid robots using virtual reality.

The overall message is that humanity’s reach into space will grow faster than we think, and with it the possibility of discovering other intelligent life.