SpaceX is pivoting to focus on a moon base before Mars
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Elon Musk announced SpaceX is shifting its near-term focus from Mars colonization to building a "self-growing city on the Moon," which he believes can be completed in under 10 years versus over 20 years for Mars. Musk cited easier logistics due to the Moon's proximity to Earth and better launch windows. The pivot comes as NASA's Artemis missions plan to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028, with SpaceX serving as a contractor.
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