Elon Musk, the innovative mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), is set to revolutionize global travel by developing rocket platforms capable of connecting major cities worldwide within an hour. This ambitious project, led by SpaceX, relies on its cutting-edge Starship technology, promising to transform the way people travel.
In a recent post on X, Musk hinted that the “Earth to Earth” space travel project might gain traction following Donald Trump’s potential re-election as U.S. President. While the concept may seem futuristic, Musk has been discussing this vision for years.
Back in September 2017, during a conference in Adelaide, Australia, Musk introduced the idea of the Big Falcon Rocket (BFR)—a rocket designed for human transport to Mars. However, Musk emphasized that this technology would also enable Earth-based travel akin to commercial airliners. SpaceX estimated that the BFR, now known as Starship, could facilitate global journeys in less than an hour.
For instance, SpaceX claims that the Starship could cut travel time between Los Angeles and Karachi to just 30 minutes, while routes like London to New York could take 29 minutes, and New York to Shanghai just 39 minutes. During the 2022 G20 conference in Bali, Indonesia, Musk reiterated his desire to establish rocket platforms globally, enabling travel speeds 20 times faster than the speed of sound.
Elon Musk believes that such advancements will make the world more accessible, ushering in a new era of global connectivity. If realized, SpaceX’s Starship technology could redefine travel, offering unparalleled speed, efficiency, and innovation.