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Elon Musk Podcast · May 11, 2026

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SpaceX building a million orbital data centers

Elon Musk Podcast

The 2026 expansion and regulatory milestones of Elon Musk's ventures, specifically The Boring Company and its Vegas Loop project. Local officials recently granted permits and land easements to extend the underground Tesla transportation network toward downtown Las Vegas and the UNLV campus . While advocates highlight the system's innovation and its potential to link major hubs like the airport and convention center , the project faces ongoing scrutiny regarding worker safety and environmental violations . Simultaneously, Clark County is establishing a new safety ordinance to standardize tunnel construction and emergency protocols for the growing network. Beyond infrastructure, the texts touch on broader Musk initiatives, including a high-stakes legal battle with OpenAI and SpaceX's busy 2026 launch schedule for Starlink and Starship . Together, the reports illustrate a significant push toward integrated, high-tech transit and aerospace development despite legal and safety challenges.

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The 2026 expansion and regulatory milestones of Elon Musk's ventures, specifically The Boring Company and its Vegas Loop project. Local officials recently granted permits and land easements to extend the underground Tesla transportation network toward downtown Las Vegas and the UNLV campus . While advocates highlight the system's innovation and its potential to link major hubs like the airport and convention center , the project faces ongoing scrutiny regarding worker safety and environmental violations . Simultaneously, Clark County is establishing a new safety ordinance to standardize tunnel construction and emergency protocols for the growing network. Beyond infrastructure, the texts touch on broader Musk initiatives, including a high-stakes legal battle with OpenAI and SpaceX's busy 2026 launch schedule for Starlink and Starship . Together, the reports illustrate a significant push toward integrated, high-tech transit and aerospace development despite legal and safety challenges.

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