🚀 Millions Watch Elon Musk Livestream Gaming Aboard Private Jet
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently captured global attention by livestreaming himself playing video games aboard his private jet while testing out Starlink’s satellite internet service.
At 2:17 AM, Musk appeared on camera, illuminated by the soft glow of his computer screen, revealing both his focused expression and the luxurious interior of the aircraft. Throughout the 44-minute livestream, Musk remained mostly silent, occasionally chatting with a close adviser to former President Donald Trump. Their conversations touched on topics like in-flight turbulence, updates to Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, the next chapter of Diablo IV 🎮, and the personal challenges Musk faced during a particularly turbulent week.
According to Insider, the video, streamed in the early hours of April 10, has already racked up more than 16.7 million views — a testament to the public’s fascination with rare glimpses into Musk’s personal life. While seemingly casual, the livestream served a dual purpose: it was also a real-time test of Starlink’s in-flight internet connectivity, an important step as SpaceX looks to expand the service to commercial airlines.
The broadcast came at a tense time for Musk. Over the past week, he had a public dispute with Trump’s former trade adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs, saw Tesla’s sales decline, and faced stock price volatility amid global protests against the company.
Though this isn’t the first time Musk has streamed himself gaming — he’s done so under different accounts in the past, often speaking at length about technology, politics, and everyday topics — the latest session stood out for its strategic purpose. SpaceX has already signed agreements to bring Starlink connectivity to major airlines including Air France, Qatar Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines, aiming to deliver high-speed satellite internet for passengers around the world ✈️.