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SpaceX Targets Moon First, Mars Later
7 Feb
Summary
- SpaceX will attempt a lunar landing without astronauts by March 2027.
- A trip to Mars is being postponed to a later date.
- This comes after SpaceX's agreement to acquire xAI.
SpaceX is reportedly refocusing its ambitious space exploration goals, prioritizing a lunar landing before attempting a Mars mission. Investors have been informed that the company is targeting March 2027 for an uncrewed mission to the moon.
This adjustment in plans means a trip to Mars, previously eyed for late 2026, will be undertaken at a later, unspecified time. The announcement follows news of SpaceX's substantial acquisition of xAI, a deal that significantly values the rocket and satellite firm.
SpaceX is currently developing its cutting-edge Starship rocket, a fully reusable spacecraft designed for various missions, including lunar and Martian journeys. The United States is also facing considerable competition from China in its endeavors to return humans to the moon.
