I think there is life there. Today': the race to put a human on Mars in pictures

Elon Musk's ambitions for Mars include launching uncrewed Starships in two years to test landings, aiming for a self-sustaining city in 20 years.

Musk insists that being multiplanetary is crucial for the longevity of consciousness, arguing that humanity must not have 'all our eggs... on one planet.'

While Musk's plans for Mars causally captivate the public, experts question the realism of his timelines but acknowledge his role in revitalizing interest in Mars exploration.

The Starship, as the largest and most powerful spacecraft, is central to Musk's vision for colonizing Mars, despite skepticism from many space experts.

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