"Elon Musk announced on X that SpaceX is shifting its sights to building a "self-growing city" on the moon within 10 years, marking a dramatic shift from his long-standing Mars focus. While Mars missions remain planned for five to seven years out, Musk said the moon takes priority for "securing the future of civilization." For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years."
"The announcement follows a Wall Street Journal report that SpaceX told investors it would prioritize lunar missions, targeting an uncrewed landing in March 2027. The move comes amid intense U.S.-China competition to return humans to the lunar surface, with no visits since Apollo 17 in 1972. SpaceX recently acquired Musk's xAI for $250 billion and plans a potential $50 billion IPO this year."
SpaceX announced a strategic shift to build a self-growing city on the Moon within ten years, elevating lunar efforts above Mars missions. Mars missions remain planned for five to seven years out, while the Moon is framed as achievable within a decade and critical for securing civilization's future. SpaceX reportedly told investors it will prioritize lunar missions and target an uncrewed landing in March 2027. The effort occurs amid intense U.S.-China competition to return humans to the lunar surface, with no crewed landings since Apollo 17 in 1972. SpaceX also completed a major xAI acquisition and is planning a potential large IPO.
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