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Elon Musk's plan to 'colonise Mars' takes huge step forward as scientists say we're closer to major change
If we ever want to live on Mars like Elon Musk wants, we're going to have to work out terraforming, and scientists say we're ...
Musk Still Thinks Mars Is a Go for 2026, Despite Starship’s Epic Losing Streak
The SpaceX CEO outlined upcoming changes to the rocket while staying committed to a 2026 mission to the Red Planet.
Musk aiming to send uncrewed Starship to Mars by end of 2026
Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on ...
Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Facing Questions of Inattention
As Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, ...
Elon Musk Flaked on His Big Mars Talk. Here’s What He Might’ve Been Doing Instead
The SpaceX CEO bailed on a company discussion about colonizing Mars, an otherwise favorite topic for the billionaire.
Trump withdraws nominee to lead NASA Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk
President Trump has pulled his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire commercial astronaut with close ties to Elon Musk, ...
SpaceX Starship Plunges Into Indian Ocean, Musk Reveals What Went Wrong
Elon Musk's Mars colonisation aspirations faced a fresh challenge as SpaceX's Starship, during its ninth test flight, ...
The Techno-Futuristic Philosophy Behind Elon Musk’s Mania
Critics of longtermism say it appeals to wealthy tech moguls precisely because it adds a sheen of morality to their ...