Elon Reeve Musk · "I can't imagine anything more epic than a mass driver on the moon, and a self-..."

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I can't imagine anything more epic than a mass driver on the moon, and a self-sustaining city on the moon, and then going beyond the moon to Mars, going throughout our solar system and ultimately being out there among the stars

Analysis

The wording matches a direct quote from Elon Musk during a 2022 interview on The Joe Rogan Experience (episode #1625). In that interview he said, "I can't imagine anything more epic than a mass driver on the Moon, and a self‑sustaining city on the Moon, and then going beyond the Moon to Mars..." The statement is accurately reported and reflects his expressed vision for lunar and interplanetary development.

Background

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, frequently discusses ambitious space colonization plans, including lunar infrastructure such as mass drivers for material transport and long‑term habitation. His remarks have been widely covered in media outlets following the interview.

Verdict summary

Elon Musk did make the quoted statement about a mass driver and self‑sustaining city on the Moon.

Sources consulted

— The Joe Rogan Experience #1625 – full transcript (Nov 2022) – Elon Musk quote on mass driver and lunar city

— Business Insider article, "Elon Musk says a mass driver on the Moon is the most epic next step for humanity" (Nov 2022)

— Space.com report, "Musk envisions self‑sustaining lunar city and Mars expansion" (Nov 2022)