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This realization has led many to believe we are on the verge of a space economy boom, with data centers in space, lunar manufacturing, and deep-space exploration becoming the next big frontiers—each potentially worth trillions.

The Skeptics and the Optimists

Naturally, such bold visions carry skeptics who warn of bubbles and overhyped expectations. The scale of these ambitions may seem like science fiction today, but SpaceX’s track record of innovation lends credibility to these claims.

Elon Musk and his team are pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically feasible—developing the world’s largest reusable rockets, spearheading Starlink’s global satellite network, and now setting sights on lunar factories and space-based industry.