#^No, Elon Musk Has Not Unveiled a $13 Billion “StarJet” Space Plane
Social media has been buzzing with dramatic posts alleging that Elon Musk has introduced a futuristic aircraft capable of leaping from a runway to the edge of space in one smooth ascent. According to the viral claims, the so-called StarJet boasts plasma engines, electromagnetic stabilisers, and enough speed to cut global travel down to minutes.
Some posts even suggest journeys such as New York to Tokyo in 58 minutes or Dubai to Sydney in barely over an hour, while others describe a $13 billion SpaceX aircraft defying “all laws of physics”. One widely shared message declared: “Welcome to the next era of humanity.”

Credit: FB post from All Anomalien
Fabricated Images and Exaggerated Specs
Despite the confident tone of the posts, none of the aircraft shown is real. The images circulating online are AI-generated, including mock-ups of bright red SpaceX jets and speculative concept planes. Musk has made
no announcement about a StarJet, a supersonic space plane, or any aircraft resembling the designs being shared.
The viral captions reference features such as vertical takeoff, micro-rockets, and cruising altitudes of 160,000 ft. However, SpaceX has released no statements confirming such a programme, and no filings, demonstrations, or engineering documents support the claims.
How the Hoax Spread
The posts gained traction by blending sci-fi imagery with familiar rhetoric about Musk “rewriting the rules of physics”. One message stated that SpaceX engineers believe the alleged craft “doesn’t follow the rules of physics — it rewrites them.” Another described airlines as “terrified” and defence agencies as “stunned”, neither of which is supported by evidence.
These stories have been shared across Facebook, YouTube, and fringe pages that often recycle sensationalised or AI-fabricated content. The references to a triple-system engine, space-shuttle-style missions, and claims that the jet will serve as a stepping stone to Mars are likewise fictional.

Credit: Global Daily News FB
What SpaceX Is Actually Working On
SpaceX continues to develop real aerospace technology, chiefly the Starship programme, commercial launches, and satellite infrastructure. None of its current projects involves a supersonic passenger jet, nor does any credible aerospace roadmap from the company resemble the capabilities being promoted online.
The StarJet narrative has no basis in SpaceX documentation, public presentations, regulatory filings, or Musk’s own communications.
A Familiar Pattern of Viral Fiction
This hoax follows a growing trend of AI-generated aviation and space-tech fantasies circulating under Musk’s name. The combination of realistic-looking images and extraordinary claims makes them easy to share, but none stand up to scrutiny.
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