Elon Musk is developing a new educational institution called Ad Astra, which is slated to operate in Bastrop County, Texas, for the 2024-25 academic year. It recently received an operational permit.
Ad Astra, translating to “to the stars” in Latin, aims to nurture the next generation of innovators with a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-oriented curriculum designed for children aged three to nine. The institution will be managed by Greg Marick, CEO of Xplor Education, known for its Montessori-inspired educational programs across the U.S.
Musk’s philanthropic organization, the X Foundation, has committed nearly $100 million to this project. This funding could serve as a foundation for potentially broadening Ad Astra’s educational offerings to include K-12 levels and possibly opening a university in Texas, depending on the program’s success.
This venture is not Musk’s foray into the education sector. In 2014, he launched an experimental school, also named Ad Astra, on the SpaceX campus, initially intended for his children and those of company employees. This original school evolved into Astra Nova, an online educational platform for ages 10 to 14 featuring a unique curriculum.
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