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Elon Musk has publicly denied speculation that SpaceX is developing its own smartphone. Responding to growing online chatter, Musk clarified in a post on X that SpaceX has no plans to enter the smartphone market. The statement puts an end to weeks of rumors around a potential SpaceX-branded handset.
Reports showed that SpaceX developed a smartphone concept that used satellite connections. The concept involved creating a device that would connect directly to Starlink without using standard mobile networks. Enthusiasts felt excited about the phone design created for remote areas, emergencies, and space missions, spreading the rumors quickly.
The chatter intensified when Musk responded to an online comment earlier by saying a SpaceX phone was ‘not out of the question.’ That remark was widely interpreted as an early signal of product development. Musk also spoke in the past about the possibility of radically different hardware, optimized for maximum performance, fueling assumptions that an AI-first device could be in the works.
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Musk’s latest statement leaves little ambiguity; by explicitly saying that SpaceX is not developing a smartphone, he has drawn a clear line. This statement proves that his previous remarks about the product development process were purely theoretical instead of describing actual company plans.
SpaceX is expanding its Starlink satellite internet service to new locations worldwide while the company focuses on building partnerships and infrastructure development instead of creating new consumer products. The brand will not release a smartphone, rather, it plans to collaborate with existing mobile device makers to deliver satellite internet access.
SpaceX has no plans to develop a smartphone at this moment. Musk’s statements demonstrate that the company is prioritizing its work on aerospace systems and software that provides connectivity services. However, public interest in a Starlink-based phone remains active on the internet.
