Musk says 1st mission to Mars will launch next year

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.
Musk’s Mars Dream Takes Shape: First Mission In 2026, Humans By 2029
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's Starship would launch for Mars in late 2026, carrying Tesla's Optimus robot. Human landings could begin by 2029 or 2031. While Musk prioritises Mars colonisation, US President Trump has stated it's not a key government focus.
Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029.
Elon Musk’s cosmic gamble: Can a robot beat humans to Mars?
Elon Musk has always dreamed of colonizing Mars, but his latest plan raises an intriguing question—will a robot get there before humans?The SpaceX founder announced that his massive Starship rocket will depart for Mars in late 2026,
Mission to Mars: Starship and the Humanoid Bot Optimus
SpaceX's Starship, spearheaded by Elon Musk, is slated to journey towards Mars by next year's end with Tesla's humanoid bot, Optimus, on board. Musk envisions human landings by 2029 or 2031 if initial trials succeed.
Musk announces Starship’s Mars mission set for 2026
SpaceX founder Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that the company’s Starship rocket is slated to depart for Mars by the end of 2026, carrying Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus on board.
Starship, Carrying Tesla's Bot, Set for Mars by End-2026: Elon Musk
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that Starship is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Tesla humanoid bot Optimus. Musk suggested in a post on X that human landings could begin as early as 2029,
Elon Musk's Ambitious Timeline for Mars Missions with Starship
Elon Musk announced plans for SpaceX's Starship to reach Mars with the robotic Optimus by the end of next year. Successful landings could expedite human missions, potentially as early as 2029, although a 2031 timeline seems more probable.
SpaceX sets sights on Mars: Starship to carry robot in 2026
SpaceX plans to launch a groundbreaking flight to Mars in March 2026. The humanoid robot Optimus will be on board the Starship rocket, marking another step towards colonising the Red Planet. SpaceX, a company owned by Elon Musk,
Elon Musk announces SpaceX's Starship Mars mission in 2026; human landings expected by 2031
Elon Musk on Saturday announced that SpaceX's Starship Mars will be carried out by the end of 2026. After a success, the company will focus on human landing on Mars by 2029-2031.
SpaceX's Starship to leave for Mars end of 2026, Musk says
Despite recent failures, Elon Musk insisted the world's most powerful rocket will soon blast off to the Red Planet. The tech billionaire said human landings could begin before the end of the decade.
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