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Elon criticized the Orion spacecraft's expensive and problematic heat shield, which has been tested but remains a point of concern due to quality issues. The goal is to enable SpaceX to execute lunar landings independently, taking control of the full mission—a move Elon states is essential for establishing a permanent lunar base.
Furthermore, SpaceX's Starlink network continues to expand, including plans for in-space data centers. Elon envisions satellite-based data centers that could be more efficient and scalable, potentially enabling autonomous construction projects in space, further extending SpaceX's reach beyond Earth's orbit.