In an unprecedented move, transcending the boundaries of both cinema and sanity, Tom Cruise has announced that he will be venturing into the unknown cosmos aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket – and he won’t be coming back!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right: Mission Tom-possible is on, and this time, it’s interstellar.

Elon Musk, the man with the evergreen Twitter feed and the self-proclaimed “SpaceXpert,” has teamed up with the man who made us believe that there’s no mission too impossible to conquer. This improbable union between tech-mogul Musk and Hollywood’s most daring A-lister has left the world agog, some even thinking this is all part of a new reality show, “Celebrity Space Cadets.”

In an exclusive interview with Musk, he said, “If there’s anyone who can act like an astronaut, it’s Tom. Plus, he’s a shorter guy, so there’s less gravity pulling him down. It’s all very scientific.”

The announcement came during a press conference where Cruise and Musk unveiled a grand plan, complete with holographic diagrams, out-of-this-world puns, and a model of the state-of-the-art SpaceX rocket. They even promised zero-gravity dance-offs on board.

Cruise, wearing a custom-made space suit with the “Top Gun” logo (naturally), proclaimed, “I’ve fought secret societies, rogue nations, and even Oprah’s couch. Now it’s time for aliens!”

Cruise’s one-way ticket to infinity and beyond has left fans and critics alike pondering what this means for his cinematic future. Some think he’ll be filming the ultimate space movie, while others believe he’s merely trying to get the perfect backdrop for a new Scientology campaign.

Nicole Kidman, Cruise’s former co-star and spouse, was asked about her thoughts on this mission and simply responded, “At least he’s not jumping on couches anymore.”

Could this all be an elaborate marketing ploy for Musk’s new line of space-age cologne, “Eau de Musk”? Or perhaps Cruise’s next blockbuster, “Mission: Impossible – Galaxy’s End”? Either way, it’s a PR dream come true, with hashtags like #CruisinToMars and #MuskHaveBeenCrazy trending worldwide.

Even President of the United States chimed in, tweeting, “This is YUGE! But seriously, Tom, can you bring back some Martian soil samples? #SpaceForce needs it.”

Preparation for the Cruise-Musk Odyssey includes rigorous training sessions, astro-diet plans, and even a cameo by the Muppets as SpaceX’s official mission mascots. It’s a spectacle like no other, with Hollywood glamour meeting Silicon Valley ingenuity.

Kanye West reportedly asked to design the uniforms but was turned down after suggesting full-body gold suits with winged shoes.

Cruise’s departure leaves a gaping hole in Hollywood, with several studios scrambling to find the next “action star who’s willing to do almost anything.” Auditions are already underway, and the list includes names like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Vin Diesel, and a cardboard cutout of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Meanwhile, the Church of Scientology has declared Cruise’s mission a spiritual journey and is planning to establish the first interstellar church. They’ve also asked Cruise to search for Xenu, though he politely declined. Tom Cruise going to space on a SpaceX rocket and not returning is a saga that captures the zeitgeist of our times. It’s a tale of courage, lunacy, branding, and of course, the unending quest for fame and glory.

As the world waits for the countdown, watching Cruise and Musk’s every move, we can only speculate on the true nature of this endeavor. Is it a heroic journey into the great unknown, or a mission so impossible that even Ethan Hunt would think twice?

Whether you’re a believer in Cruise’s cosmic quest or a skeptic of Musk’s galactic gambit, one thing’s for sure: this space odyssey is a story that’s truly out of this world.