In a statement that immediately ignited social networks and shaken the global scientific community, Elon Musk, the famous billionaire and founder of SpaceX, announced a futuristic city project in space. During a press conference held in Houston, Texas, Musk revealed his unprecedented ambition: building a “second New York” on an orbital station or a lunar base in the coming decades.
“The human dream of living in space should no longer remain science fiction,” he said in front of a packed room. “We are going to build a real city-with skyscrapers, parks, shops, schools, a real society-and it will be the symbol of our ability to evolve beyond the earth. »»
The project, temporarily baptized “Future City X”, would be developed as part of the future SpaceX missions to the Moon and potentially Mars. According to Musk, this city will not only be a scientific research center, but a real autonomous metropolis, designed to accommodate thousands of long -term residents.
A “second New York” in space?
The objective is daring: reproducing the density, energy and infrastructure of a city like New York, but in a completely extraterrestrial environment. Musk provides residential areas under pressurized domes, eco-friendly skyscrapers built from local materials (lunar or Martian), and even a under-livery metro system using Hyperloop technology.
“It will not just be a base with a few modules. It will be a real city, ”insists Musk. “Imagine Times Square on the Moon, with a view of the earth on the horizon. »»
Chain reactions
The reactions were not long in coming. Many scientists, engineers, economists and even American political leaders have expressed both enthusiasm and caution.
Professor Sarah Jennings, expert in spatial engineering in MIT, “said:” Technically, this is not impossible. But it would be one of the most complex logistical, technological and human challenges in modern history. »»
On social networks, Internet users are divided. Some qualify Musk as a visionary, others denounce a megalomaniac delirium. The memes on “New York 2.0” in orbit flooding Twitter and Tiktok, while the hashtag #Spaceyork becomes viral in a few hours.
Colossal issues
Building a city in space involves billions of dollars in investments, years of research, and unprecedented international cooperation. Musk claims that the project could be partially funded by public-private partnerships, government contracts, but also by citizens wishing to “reserve a place in the city of the future”.
A pre-registration program would even be in preparation, targeting pioneers ready to live in extreme conditions to build this new civilization.
A vision, a provocation, or a revolution?
While the world is faced with climatic, social and economic crises, some criticize Musk to divert attention from earthly problems. Others see it, on the contrary, the logical continuation of human evolution.
Anyway, Elon Musk has once again succeeded in captivating the attention of the whole world with an announcement on the border of dreams and reality. If its space bet succeeds, the story will remember this day like the one when humanity has really started to build its future … in the stars.
🔭 The countdown is launched. Elon Musk’s “Space York” is perhaps closer than we imagine.
