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Mars can wait: Elon Musk shifts focus to the Moon first. Heres what changed

Elon Musk now aims for the Moon first. He believes a lunar base offers quicker protection for life. Mars colonization remains a long-term goal. SpaceX will align with NASA's Artemis program. New business ventures like space-based data centers could fund these ambitious projects. The Moon is seen as a stepping stone to Mars and beyond.

9 Feb 2026 10:31 pm