Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
Reuters reports: He said crewed launches could come in four years.
2024-09-07T16:39:35.120799-07:00
Elon Musk announced SpaceX plans to send uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, aiming to test landing reliability. Successful missions could pave the way for crewed flights by 2028, with the long-term goal of establishing a self-sustaining city within 20 years.
Reuters reports: He said crewed launches could come in four years.
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