SpaceX aims for Kardashev Type II civilization status, referencing a 1960s scale for classifying alien societies by energy use

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Elon Musk's SpaceX plans aim for a Kardashev Type II civilization, referencing a 1960s scale classifying alien societies by energy use. The Kardashev scale, proposed by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev, categorizes civilizations from Type I (planetary energy use) to Type III (galactic energy use). SpaceX's request for 1 million satellites is seen as a step towards harnessing greater energy, though reaching Type II status presents significant challenges.


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