The date has been set: Elon Musk's space route turns back to the Moon

SpaceX has postponed its plans for Mars, aiming to land on the Moon in 2027. It has been reported that Elon Musk's company is focusing on NASA projects and accelerating preparations for the establishment of a sustainable lunar base.

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The date has been set: Elon Musk's space route turns back to the Moon

It has been claimed that the space transportation company SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has temporarily abandoned its previously set goals for sending humans to Mars, and that the Mars mission envisioned for this year has been postponed. According to information obtained from sources close to the matter, the company is now prioritizing lunar landings and its collaborations with NASA.

LUNAR GOAL IN THE NEW ROADMAP

In the new roadmap presented by SpaceX to investors, it was stated that the goal is to carry out a crewed lunar journey as of March 2027. In addition to this, the company's goal of establishing space-based artificial intelligence data centers has also come to the fore. In line with this objective, the company's acquisition of xAI was also reflected as an important part of the plan.

EMPHASIS ON A SUSTAINABLE LUNAR BASE

In a statement made by Musk to investors, it was underlined that establishing a sustainable lunar base would be a major step for humanity. It was conveyed that the company would support the creation of a permanent base on the Moon and that new technologies would be used in this field.

STARSHIP AND MARS PLANS SHELVED

Previously, SpaceX had planned to organize five different missions to Mars with the Starship spacecraft in late 2026. However, according to new developments, these projects have been shelved for now, and the company has focused on projects that will transport humans to the Moon as its primary goal.

LUNAR COLLABORATION WITH NASA

On the other hand, NASA had previously signed an agreement with SpaceX for the development of a Starship prototype that would meet in lunar orbit and transport American astronauts to the lunar surface. Within the framework of this collaboration, astronauts who reach the Moon via NASA's agency vessel will land using SpaceX's technology.

MUSK'S MARS RHETORIC HAS CHANGED

In his past statements, Elon Musk had made declarations that SpaceX would focus directly on Mars. However, it is seen that the new plans center on the lunar mission. Establishing a sustainable base on the Moon could open the door to a new era for both space exploration and humanity.

News Source: 12punto