April Fool’s Day is a time for pranks and jokes, and even the space industry is getting in on the fun. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top April Fool’s pranks from 2024, including those from Elon Musk, the European Space Agency (ESA), and more.
Elon Musk, the famous tech entrepreneur and founder of SpaceX, is no stranger to April Fool’s pranks. This year, he took to X (formerly Twitter), a social media platform he purchased in 2022, to announce his “new career path.” In a tweet, Musk revealed that he was joining Disney as their Chief DEI Officer and expressed excitement about working with Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy to make their content “more woke.” While this may seem like a joke, considering Musk’s recent business ventures and acquisitions, such as his streaming service and smart TVs, it wouldn’t be surprising if he actually owned Disney. Only time will tell.
The European Space Agency (ESA) also got in on the April Fool’s fun with their prank. Tired of the never-ending debates about whether the Earth is flat or round, the ESA claimed that the Earth is actually egg-shaped. They cleverly played on the Easter theme, stating “Eggactly” to describe the Earth’s shape. While this may seem like a silly joke, it’s a reminder that even scientific organizations can have a sense of humor.
For those who have always wanted to see the Northern Lights but haven’t had the chance, the Scottish Space Network offered a solution. They claimed to be working on the world’s first Aurora Control Machine (ACM), which would allow people in Scotland to enjoy the Northern Lights on schedule. According to their announcement, the ACM would harness advanced technology to manipulate the Earth’s magnetic field and create the awe-inspiring natural light show at the flick of a switch. While this may seem too good to be true, it’s a reminder of the beauty of the Northern Lights and the power of human ingenuity.
Even a.i. solutions, a technology company, got in on the April Fool’s pranks with their Flat Earth Projection feature. Ironically, they didn’t seem to know that the Earth was actually egg-shaped when developing this feature. While this may seem like a simple oversight, it highlights the importance of accurate information and research, even in the tech industry.
April Fool’s Day is a time for laughter and lightheartedness, and the space industry is no exception. Whether it’s Elon Musk making jokes about joining Disney or the ESA claiming that the Earth is egg-shaped, these pranks remind us that even serious organizations can have a sense of humor. So sit back, enjoy the jokes, and remember not to take everything you hear too seriously on April Fool’s Day.
