How One Man Is Rigging the System to Launch a Million Data Centers in Space, and Cash Out Before the Bubble Busts
It’s happening and it’s already too late to stop it.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is preparing to launch one million data centers into space, literally, scalable infrastructure plan. He’s doing it not just to dominate AI, but to rig the financial system to force X Corp into the S&P 500 early, bypass the six-month lock-up rule, and extract hundreds of billions in cash before the market collapses.
And the consequences? A financial Armageddon one that could trigger the bust of the AI and crypto bubble by the end of 2026.
Let’s look at the facts.
One Million Data Centers in Space Plan
In November 2025, Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX is building orbiting data centers using Starlink V3 satellites each equipped with AI processing units, laser-based inter-satellite links, and solar-powered computing.
But the scale is staggering.
According to a leaked internal SpaceX memo reviewed by The Verge, the company has a long-term goal of deploying one million satellites not just for internet coverage, but as a global AI computing grid. Each satellite would function as a mini data center, processing AI models, running real-time analytics, and feeding data back to Earth.
“We’re not just building satellites, we’re building a space-based internet of things,” Musk said in a private meeting with SpaceX engineers. “And it’s going to be faster, cheaper, and more powerful than anything on Earth.”
This isn’t just about Starlink. It’s about xAI, Musk’s AI company, which is integrating with SpaceX’s satellite network to create a closed-loop AI system, one that can train models in space, process data in real time, and deliver AI services globally.
The implications are enormous.
- AI training could happen in orbit, avoiding Earth’s bandwidth limitations.
- Real-time AI could be used for everything from autonomous vehicles to global surveillance.
- Data sovereignty could shift because now, control of AI is controlled by a single entity.
But the cost? The risk? The ethical and environmental fallout?
That’s where the grift begins.
The S&P 500 Grift: Bypassing Rules for a Quick Exit
X Corp the company behind X (formerly Twitter) is still private, but preparing for an IPO in 2026. And here’s the problem: it doesn’t meet the standard requirements.
- The S&P 500 requires a company to be publicly traded for at least one year before inclusion.
- Insiders are locked in for six months after an IPO, a rule designed to prevent market manipulation.
But Musk and his team are pushing to bypass both rules.
According to The Wall Street Journal, X Corp is lobbying the S&P Dow Jones Indices to allow early entry, even if the company hasn’t been public for a full year.
“We’re not asking for a favor,” said a X Corp executive. “We’re asking for fair treatment.”
But fair treatment? Or systemic manipulation?
The real goal isn’t to get X into the index, it’s to get Musk out of it.
- If X is added to the S&P 500 early, Musk could sell shares immediately before the six-month lock-up period.
- That means hundreds of billions in cash before the market has time to assess the risks.
“This isn’t about market efficiency,” said a former S&P compliance officer. “It’s about giving a single individual a shortcut to liquidity and that’s a problem.”
And if Musk does cash out early? The market could panic.
The AI and Crypto Bubble: It’s Already Bursting
The AI boom has been fueled by speculative investment companies spending billions on data centers, models, and infrastructure, but most are not yet profitable.
Now, with SpaceX and xAI merging, Musk is controlling both the data and the infrastructure, a monopoly on space-based AI.
And the crypto market? Still volatile, with regulatory crackdowns in the U.S. and EU.
The convergence of AI, space tech, and finance could create a perfect storm, if Musk’s plans accelerate too fast, the market could overheat and burst.
“The question is not whether AI data centers will go to space, it’s whether we can handle the consequences.” The New York Times
And the consequences? A financial Armageddon.
The Bottom Line
- Elon Musk is building one million data centers in space, using Starlink V3 satellites and xAI.
- X Corp is pushing to enter the S&P 500 early, bypassing the one-year rule.
- Musk is seeking an early exit, selling shares before the six-month lock-up period.
- The AI and crypto bubble is at risk of bursting by the end of 2026, especially if the system is rigged to favor insiders.
This is a systemic failure.
And the grift? It’s already in motion.