Elon Musk has set a timeline for SpaceX's first uncrewed Mars mission by late 2026, contingent on successful test launches and critical technology milestones, particularly a refueling maneuver in orbit. Musk announced this plan despite recent setbacks for SpaceX and conveyed optimism via a video on the company’s progress. The first mission aims to transport Tesla-built robots, with human crews slated for subsequent landings. Musk noted the timing aligns with the optimal window between Earth and Mars for such a mission, occurring every two years.
Musk explained that achieving Mars would hinge on mastering critical technologies like post-launch refueling, a key element in pioneering human space travel.
Musk emphasized that SpaceX's Starbase in Texas is vital for developing technology to enable humanity's first leap to another planet in history.
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