Elon Musk predicts Tesla could build a lunar factory within 20 years, focusing on robotics and AI. Learn about Tesla's ambitious plans and stock outlook.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again made an ambitious prediction, stating that the company could build a factory on the Moon within the next 20 years. He shared this vision in an interview with Andre Thierig, head of Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory. According to Musk, the company's future is exceptionally bright, and he views its long-term prospects as extremely favorable.
The billionaire also urged investors to maintain their stake in Tesla. He believes the company's stock will significantly increase in value over time, with current robotics and artificial intelligence projects forming the foundation for a new phase of growth. Musk emphasized that he sees Tesla not just as an automaker, but as a future technology platform.
This isn't the first time Musk has floated the idea of lunar manufacturing. In late 2025, he discussed creating a Moon-based factory to assemble satellites for AI data centers. These satellites could be launched into space without traditional rockets, using so-called "mass drivers"—electromagnetic acceleration systems. He also suggested that Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots could eventually serve as self-replicating machines capable of using resources from other planets to build infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Tesla continues to strengthen its robotics division by halting production of the Model S and Model X and reallocating capacity at its Fremont factory to focus on Optimus. The company aims to scale robot production to one million units per year. However, its automotive business faces challenges: European sales fell 17% year-over-year in January, with market share dropping to 0.8%. Despite this, Tesla's stock performance remains relatively stable, and analysts point to positive long-term trends.