SpaceX Plans to Launch 4 Uncrewed Mars Missions in 2 Years

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced that the company aims to launch approximately five uncrewed Starship spacecraft to Mars within the next two years.

Musk previously indicated that the first Starship missions to Mars would occur when the next transfer window opens between Earth and Mars, which happens roughly every 26 months when the planets are closest.

During a recent update, Musk stated that the timeline for the first crewed mission will depend on the success of the uncrewed flights.

He mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) that if all spacecraft land safely, crewed missions could become feasible within four years.

However, he also acknowledged the possibility of delaying crewed missions for an additional two years if challenges arise.

Musk emphasized that regardless of the landing success, SpaceX intends to significantly increase the number of missions to Mars with every opportunity that arises.

Earlier this year, he had stated that the first uncrewed mission could take place within five years, with the first human landing expected within seven years, as reported by Reuters.