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    SpaceX plans 5 uncrewed Mars missions in 2 years, says Elon Musk

    By Jennifer YuSeptember 23, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Earlier this month, Musk indicated that the first Starships would launch in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.
    • Crewed Mars missions could follow in four years, depending on the success of the uncrewed flights.

    OUR TAKE
    This marks a significant step toward achieving human exploration and potential colonisation of Mars. SpaceX’s ambitious timeline for uncrewed and crewed missions demonstrates progress in developing advanced space travel technology.
    –Jennifer Yu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars over the next two years, CEO Elon Musk announced on social media platform X on Sunday. Earlier this month, Musk indicated that the first Starships would launch in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.

    The timeline for the first crewed mission depends on the success of these uncrewed flights. If successful, a crewed mission could launch in four years, but setbacks could delay it by two more years, Musk explained.

    In June, a Starship rocket successfully completed a hypersonic return from space, landing in the Indian Ocean after a full test mission. Musk envisions Starship as a next-generation spacecraft capable of transporting people and cargo to the moon and Mars.

    NASA delayed its Artemis 3 moon mission using Starship to 2026, and Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa recently cancelled a private moon mission due to delays in Starship’s development.

    Also read: SpaceX launches private crew on billionaire-backed spacewalk mission

    Also read: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 returns to flight after FAA pause

    Why it’s important

    By planning five uncrewed Starship missions within the next two years, SpaceX is pushing the boundaries of space exploration, demonstrating technological advancements that could dramatically alter humanity’s future in space.

    The successful execution of these missions would be critical not just for reaching Mars, but for testing key technologies such as long-duration space travel, autonomous landing systems, and the sustainability of missions on a distant planet.

    The timeline for the first crewed mission to Mars is crucial. If the uncrewed missions are successful, the first human journey to Mars could happen within four years, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration.

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    Jennifer Yu

    Jennifer Yu is a reporter at BTW Media covering artificial intelligence and products. She graduated from The University of Hong Kong. Send tips to j.yu@btw.media.

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