1 million tons to orbit possible within ~5 years

On June 10, 2026, discussing a SpaceX long-term valuation model covering Starship and orbital infrastructure, Musk predicted that lofting one million tons to orbit should be possible in roughly five years — around 2031. The claim implies a dramatic increase in Starship launch cadence and payload mass from current levels, and underpins his vision of orbital data centers and large-scale space industry.