SpaceX plans first Mars Mission for 2026, confirms Musk

SpaceX aims to launch its first Starship mission to Mars by late 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. Elon Musk suggests human landings could begin by 2029, pending successful trials. Despite recent test failures, SpaceX remains focused on perfecting Starship's capabilities for deep-space missions, aligning with Musk’s vision of interplanetary colonisation.