India, July 10 -- Elon Musk has outlined an ambitious plan to build self-sustaining human settlements on the Moon and Mars, saying SpaceX aims to begin shipping construction materials to both destinations before the end of 2026.
Musk said the company would first send autonomous robots to build core infrastructure before astronauts arrive. The Moon is SpaceX's near-term priority because it is closer to Earth, and Musk said he wants a permanent lunar settlement in place within the next decade.
He added that cargo missions to Mars could begin within seven years, with self-sustaining cities on the Red Planet envisioned between 2045 and 2055.
To support the effort, SpaceX has filed applications with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission ...