SpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technological and economic hurdles. While Starship development continues, challenges remain for deep space travel. NASA's involvement may be crucial for colonization. The company's IPO provides resources, but future success is not guaranteed.

The billionaire’s largest rocket must prove it can routinely fly before the company can deliver on its biggest promises.

"We've got a pretty good idea of how to operate, just really large constellations, and do it safely now, right? We are the only operator that has any experience of that scale."

SpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technological and economic hurdles. While…