Elon Musk announced that SpaceX is pivoting towards building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, achievable within a decade, rather than focusing on Mars, which will now see an uncrewed landing pushed to March 2027. This strategic shift, made to prioritize the future of civilization amid competition from China, coincides with SpaceX's recent acquisition of AI firm xAI, increasing its valuation to USD 1 trillion. Musk revealed plans for a public offering that could raise up to USD 50 billion.