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SpaceX Mars program
Extracted from the Wikipedia article SpaceX Mars colonization program.
Starship
On 29 May 2025, Elon Musk provided an updated presentation on the SpaceX Mars program. He stated that the company aimed to target the 2026/27 Mars launch window, depending on the successful demonstration of orbital refueling capabilities. He estimated a 50% chance of being ready in time for that window. If it was missed, SpaceX planned to attempt the next launch opportunity, with the overall timeline extending by two years. Musk outlined a launch schedule in the event of a successful 2026/27 mission, including approximately 20 missions during the 2028/29 window, 100 missions during 2030/31, and up to 500 missions by the 2033 launch window.