SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 23, 2024The Register

Musk expects to launch five Starships to Mars in two years

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Elon Musk claims SpaceX plans to launch multiple uncrewed Starships to Mars within two years, with potential crewed missions in four years. However, Starship has yet to achieve orbit without exploding. Musk blames government bureaucracy for delays, criticizing the FAA's regulatory process. He envisions thousands of Starships eventually traveling to Mars, but his ambitious timeline faces challenges given past missed deadlines and the complexities of interplanetary travel. NASA also plans to use Starship for lunar missions, highlighting its importance for space exploration.

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