# Musk Proposes Moon Robots to Build SpaceX Factories 2026-08-06T19:50:16+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet SpaceX chief Elon Musk has proposed using robots to build factories and industrial infrastructure on the Moon. Times Now News reports that Musk said lunar facilities could help SpaceX scale to as much as 1,000 times Earth’s economy, while acknowledging the idea currently sounds like science fiction. Musk said robots could build solar-powered mass accelerators, allowing cargo to leave the Moon without rockets. He also compared SpaceX satellites with robots because they operate autonomously and need no servicing. SpaceX has discussed using humanoid robots for basic infrastructure, resource processing and equipment maintenance, but it has not been confirmed whether Tesla’s Optimus robots, or future versions, can perform these tasks. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Elon Musk, Moon, space robots, SpaceX Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/musk-proposes-moon-robots-to-build-spacex-factories/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/musk-proposes-moon-robots-to-build-spacex-factories/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.