Elon Musk aims to send rockets to the moon and Mars before 2026 ends, with Tesla Optimus robots preparing infrastructure for human habitation.
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Elon Musk plans to launch rockets from Earth before the end of 2026, sending initial materials to the moon and Mars to begin establishing colonies, according to recent statements. The world's first trillionaire intends to deploy Tesla Optimus robots to prepare the infrastructure required for human survival on both celestial bodies.
Musk has shifted SpaceX's focus toward the moon, citing its proximity and faster timeline for development. He outlined a plan to establish a lunar city within the next 10 years. For Mars, Musk expressed optimism about beginning material shipments within seven years.
This week, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral as part of the ongoing effort. Musk also filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission for the next phase of his colonization strategy.
On Friday, Musk postponed a scheduled live television interview with CNBC's Julia Boorstin, which was set to begin shortly before the cancellation. The interview had been expected to cover Tesla, the historic SpaceX initial public offering, and the launch of Grok, the latest artificial intelligence model from SpaceXAI.
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