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Elon Musk Aims for Mars: Starship Launch by 2026

3/15/2025

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Elon Musk has set his sights on Mars, revealing SpaceX's ambitious plan to launch the Starship rocket by late 2026, with hopes for human landings between 2029 and 2031. Driven by the need for a self-sustaining colony amid Earth's existential threats, Musk's vision remains bold, though his timelines have frequently missed the mark.

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Elon Musk has set his sights on Mars, revealing SpaceX's ambitious plan to launch the Starship rocket by late 2026, with hopes for human landings between 2029 and 2031. Driven by the need for a self-sustaining colony amid Earth's existential threats, Musk's vision remains bold, though his timelines have frequently missed the mark.