Elon Musk may be known for revolutionizing space travel and electric vehicles, but lately, it’s his role as a father that’s capturing hearts across the internet. In a series of newly shared moments, Musk was seen spending quality time with his son, X Æ A-Xii—affectionately known as “Lil X”—and the clips have quickly gone viral for all the right reasons.
The adorable father-son duo were caught on camera building a model rocket together, with Lil X giggling and mimicking his dad’s serious expressions as he “inspected” parts like a true mini-engineer. Musk, dressed casually, patiently explained how the rocket works, while X listened intently, occasionally throwing in his own adorable takes like, “We go to Mars now?”
But the moment that truly melted hearts happened near the end of the video. As the rocket was finally assembled and ready for display, Lil X turned to his dad, placed a tiny hand on his cheek, and said softly, “You’re my favorite rocket, Dada.”
The internet exploded.
Fans flooded social media with comments like “This just healed my soul” and “Lil X is the cutest thing in the galaxy.” The unexpected emotional moment reminded many that even tech titans like Musk are just doting parents at heart.
What made the scene even more special was its authenticity. There was no script, no promotional agenda—just a father and his son sharing a beautiful, unscripted moment. As Musk continues to shape the future, it’s clear that his greatest mission might just be being a loving, present father to Lil X. And with moments like this, the world is watching—and smiling.
