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Elon Musk Launches Game-Changing School, Ad Astra

12/19/2025

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Story summary

Elon Musk, associated with SpaceX, aims to revolutionize education through learning akin to video games.
Since 2023, Musk has been developing Ad Astra, a private elementary school in Bastrop, Texas.
Musk acquired nearly 22 acres and hired teachers for Ad Astra.
In 2024, Ad Astra opened for enrollment and serves prekindergarten through sixth grade.
Ad Astra currently does not appear to be functioning as an elementary school.

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Story summary

Elon Musk, associated with SpaceX, aims to revolutionize education through learning akin to video games.
Since 2023, Musk has been developing Ad Astra, a private elementary school in Bastrop, Texas.
Musk acquired nearly 22 acres and hired teachers for Ad Astra.
In 2024, Ad Astra opened for enrollment and serves prekindergarten through sixth grade.
Ad Astra currently does not appear to be functioning as an elementary school.