In a first-of-its-kind event, Elon Musk hosted a delegation of leading Indian business figures at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas. The exclusive gathering provided an opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs to engage directly with Musk and tour the company’s cutting-edge space exploration facilities.
The visit on Friday included a tour of Starbase and a chance to witness the successful launch and booster catch of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7.
During a moderated discussion, Musk emphasised the potential for deeper collaboration between the United States and India, particularly in areas like technology and space exploration.
“Things are trending positive. I’m certainly in favour of lowering trade barriers to increase commerce between the US and India,” he remarked.
Speaking about India, Musk said: “India is one of the ancient civilizations and a very great and very complex one.” The Indian delegation, representing diverse sectors from technology and manufacturing to renewable energy, discussed opportunities for collaboration on global challenges. Topics included the role of technology in finance and regulation, partnerships in space and AI innovation, and India’s growing role in the global innovation landscape.
