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Mars by 2026? Elon Musk shares critical updates.

Business Today

Business Today · 2m ago

Mars by 2026? Elon Musk shares critical updates.

Elon Musk envisions Mars as a canvas to reimagine civilization, including its governance and rules. In a 42-minute video on X (formerly Twitter), he detailed plans to launch the massive Starship to Mars as early as next year, with an expected arrival seven to nine months later in 2027. This initiative aims to offer Martians the freedom to "recompile" civilization, creating a new societal framework beyond Earth's constraints.

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