Baku, October 6: During a video appearance at the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 5, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared his views on the existence of extraterrestrial life beyond Earth. Musk, who was discussing his Starship mega-rocket and future space exploration plans, addressed the age-old question of extraterrestrial beings. "People often ask me if I've seen any evidence of aliens, and I unfortunately have seen no evidence of aliens yet," Musk stated.

He humorously added, "We are the aliens, as far as I can tell." Musk, known for his innovative ventures in space exploration and technology, continued, "And I think if anyone would know, it would probably be me, and I've not seen any evidence of aliens. So, what that perhaps suggests is that this tiny candle of consciousness that is humanity is all that exists in the vast darkness, and we should do everything we can to ensure that the candle does not go out." Elon Musk's X Stops Showing Headline To News Articles, Allows Only Main Image Linked To Web Domain Name.

According to multiple reports, Musk's comments on the potential absence of aliens came as he discussed his ambitious Starship mega-rocket project, emphasising its significance in the field of space exploration. He described Starship as far superior to SpaceX's Falcon 1, characterising the latter as a "child's toy" in comparison. While Musk has maintained a sceptical stance regarding the existence of aliens, he has previously made playful remarks about the topic. Elon Musk Sued By Female SpaceX Engineer Ashley Foltz For Pay Discrimination, Alleged To Pay Less To Women and Minority Employees.

During the same discussion, Musk highlighted the potential role of his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in addressing issues related to contacting potential alien civilizations, should they exist. Despite his playful demeanour on the subject, Musk's contributions to space exploration and technology remain highly regarded within the industry. As humanity continues to explore the cosmos, the question of whether intelligent extraterrestrial life exists remains one of the most profound mysteries in the field of science and space exploration.

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