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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again spoken up about his big plan for humanity's future in space beyond Earth.
According to the world's richest man, the Moon could become a self-sustaining city within 10 years, with the aim of permanent human settlement on Mars in the next 20 years. 
SpaceX has begun with its lunar mission, according to him, as the Moon allows faster development of permanent human habitats.
<h2 data-end="592" data-start="539">SpaceX's mission is rooted in expanding human life</h2>
Musk used his X social media platform to share his ideas about SpaceX maintaining its original mission, which seeks to spread human consciousness and life to other planets in the universe. 
<blockquote>For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years.
The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2020640004628742577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>He believes that becoming a multi-planetary species is essential to securing the future of civilisation, and the Moon is the most achievable next step. He also explained the main distinction between Moon missions and Mars missions. 
<h2 data-end="1194" data-start="1145">Limited Mars launch windows slow progress</h2>
The Earth-Mars travel window opens every 26 months as Mars and Earth must be in direct alignment. 
Each Mars mission takes about six months, while Moon missions can be launched every 10 days and take only two days to reach the Moon
The duration of each Mars mission takes about 6 months, while SpaceX operates its Moon missions with a 10-day launch window that takes only two days to reach the Moon. 
SpaceX can develop its operational plans at an accelerated pace because it needs shorter distances and more frequent launch opportunities.
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Musk explained that a lunar colony could be built more quickly than a Martian settlement because of certain benefits that exist on the Moon.
The process of frequent launching leads to two benefits, which enable faster construction and increase the overall success rate of projects.
He described the Moon as the fastest route to building a self-sustaining off-Earth settlement, making it a top priority for SpaceX in the coming years.
<h2 data-end="1739" data-start="1687">Mars is still central to long-term SpaceX goals</h2>
SpaceX considers Mars to be a key element of its future development plan. Musk said the company will also begin working toward a Mars city within the next five to seven years.
SpaceX will begin its Moon mission first because it enables faster progress toward interplanetary colonisation.
Musk announced last September that the first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars could launch in two years, when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.
The initial missions will test whether Starship can land safely on the Red Planet. Musk stated that successful landing operations would enable crewed missions to Mars, which he predicted would happen within four years. 
<h2 data-end="1870" data-start="1822">Starship to drive moon and Mars missions</h2>
The world’s most powerful rocket, Starship, serves as the main component of these operational plans.
The system enables transportation of both human passengers and cargo to destinations that include the Moon and Mars, and other locations beyond.
Musk anticipates that mission operations will lead to an exponential increase in flight activities, which will bring SpaceX closer to its objective of establishing a self-sustaining Martian city within twenty years.
SpaceX currently concentrates on its main mission. The Moon serves as the first mission because it provides a testing area that will help determine humanity's future space exploration.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again spoken up about his big plan for humanity's future in space beyond Earth.According to the world's richest man, the Moon could become a self-sustaining city within 10 years, with the aim of permanent human settlement on Mars in the next 20 years. SpaceX has begun with its lunar mission, according to him, as the Moon allows faster development of permanent human habitats.SpaceX's mission is rooted in expanding human lifeMusk used his X social media platform to share his ideas about SpaceX maintaining its original mission, which seeks to spread human consciousness and life to other planets in the universe. For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years.The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to…— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2026He believes that becoming a multi-planetary species is essential to securing the future of civilisation, and the Moon is the most achievable next step. He also explained the main distinction between Moon missions and Mars missions. Limited Mars launch windows slow progressThe Earth-Mars travel window opens every 26 months as Mars and Earth must be in direct alignment. Each Mars mission takes about six months, while Moon missions can be launched every 10 days and take only two days to reach the MoonThe duration of each Mars mission takes about 6 months, while SpaceX operates its Moon missions with a 10-day launch window that takes only two days to reach the Moon. SpaceX can develop its operational plans at an accelerated pace because it needs shorter distances and more frequent launch opportunities.Read more: Delhi-NCR wakes up to cleaner skies as AQI drops from 'very poor' to 'moderate' Musk explained that a lunar colony could be built more quickly than a Martian settlement because of certain benefits that exist on the Moon.The process of frequent launching leads to two benefits, which enable faster construction and increase the overall success rate of projects.He described the Moon as the fastest route to building a self-sustaining off-Earth settlement, making it a top priority for SpaceX in the coming years.Mars is still central to long-term SpaceX goalsSpaceX considers Mars to be a key element of its future development plan. Musk said the company will also begin working toward a Mars city within the next five to seven years.SpaceX will begin its Moon mission first because it enables faster progress toward interplanetary colonisation.Musk announced last September that the first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars could launch in two years, when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.The initial missions will test whether Starship can land safely on the Red Planet. Musk stated that successful landing operations would enable crewed missions to Mars, which he predicted would happen within four years. Starship to drive moon and Mars missionsThe world’s most powerful rocket, Starship, serves as the main component of these operational plans.The system enables transportation of both human passengers and cargo to destinations that include the Moon and Mars, and other locations beyond.Musk anticipates that mission operations will lead to an exponential increase in flight activities, which will bring SpaceX closer to its objective of establishing a self-sustaining Martian city within twenty years.SpaceX currently concentrates on its main mission. The Moon serves as the first mission because it provides a testing area that will help determine humanity's future space exploration.

SpaceX has begun with its lunar mission, according to Musk, as the Moon allows faster development of permanent human habitats.

From Rockets to Residences: Musk eyes city-building on the moon in the next 10 years

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again spoken up about his big plan for humanitys future in space beyond Earth. According to the worlds richest man, the Moon could become a self-sustaining city within 10 years, with the aim of permanent human settlement on Mars in the next 20 years.  SpaceX has begun with its lunar mission, according to him, as the Moon allows faster development of permanent human habitats. SpaceXs mission is rooted in expanding human life Musk used his X social media platform to share his ideas about SpaceX maintaining its original mission, which seeks to spread human consciousness and life to other planets in the universe.  For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years. The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2026 He believes that becoming a multi-planetary species is essential to securing the future of civilisation, and the Moon is the most achievable next step. He also explained the main distinction between Moon missions and Mars missions.  Limited Mars launch windows slow progress The Earth-Mars travel window opens every 26 months as Mars and Earth must be in direct alignment.  Each Mars mission takes about six months, while Moon missions can be launched every 10 days and take only two days to reach the Moon The duration of each Mars mission takes about 6 months, while SpaceX operates its Moon missions with a 10-day launch window that takes only two days to reach the Moon.  SpaceX can develop its operational plans at an accelerated pace because it needs shorter distances and more frequent launch opportunities. Read more: Delhi-NCR wakes up to cleaner skies as AQI drops from very poor to moderate  Musk explained that a lunar colony could be built more quickly than a Martian settlement because of certain benefits that exist on the Moon. The process of frequent launching leads to two benefits, which enable faster construction and increase the overall success rate of projects. He described the Moon as the fastest route to building a self-sustaining off-Earth settlement, making it a top priority for SpaceX in the coming years. Mars is still central to long-term SpaceX goals SpaceX considers Mars to be a key element of its future development plan. Musk said the company will also begin working toward a Mars city within the next five to seven years. SpaceX will begin its Moon mission first because it enables faster progress toward interplanetary colonisation. Musk announced last September that the first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars could launch in two years, when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens. The initial missions will test whether Starship can land safely on the Red Planet. Musk stated that successful landing operations would enable crewed missions to Mars, which he predicted would happen within four years.  Starship to drive moon and Mars missions The world’s most powerful rocket, Starship, serves as the main component of these operational plans. The system enables transportation of both human passengers and cargo to destinations that include the Moon and Mars, and other locations beyond. Musk anticipates that mission operations will lead to an exponential increase in flight activities, which will bring SpaceX closer to its objective of establishing a self-sustaining Martian city within twenty years. SpaceX currently concentrates on its main mission. The Moon serves as the first mission because it provides a testing area that will help determine humanitys future space exploration.

SpaceX has begun with its lunar mission, according to Musk, as the Moon allows faster development of permanent human habitats.