Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea

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by Leonard David

February 18, 2026

Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea

Gerard O'Neill proposed something similar back in 1974.

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Originally published on Space.com on 2/18/2026