SpaceX Shifts Focus to Moon City, Elon Musk Confirms
- tech360.tv
- Feb 9
- 1 min read
SpaceX is prioritising the construction of a "self-growing city" on the moon, a goal Chief Executive Elon Musk stated could be achieved in less than 10 years. Musk stated that 'securing the future of civilisation' remains his top priority, noting the moon offers a faster route to this objective.
Musk added that "securing the future of civilisation" remains his top priority, noting the moon offers a faster route to this objective. SpaceX also aims to build a city on Mars, with work expected to begin in approximately five to seven years.
A Wall Street Journal report indicated SpaceX had informed investors of its intention to focus on the moon first, followed by Mars. The report specified a target of Mar. 2027 for an uncrewed lunar landing.
Last year, Musk had aimed for an uncrewed mission to Mars by the end of 2026. The United States faces significant competition from China in its ambition to return astronauts to the moon.
No humans have visited the moon since the final US Apollo mission in 1972. Musk's comments follow SpaceX's agreement to acquire the artificial intelligence outfit xAI.
The transaction values SpaceX at USD 1 trillion, and xAI at USD 250 billion.
SpaceX is now prioritising the development of a "self-growing city" on the moon.
Chief Executive Elon Musk believes this lunar city could be established within a decade.
SpaceX also plans to begin building a Mars city in the next five to seven years.
Source: REUTERS
