SpaceX Puts Mars Plans on Hold to Prioritize NASA Moon Effort Written 9 February 2026
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Launch of Starship’s eleventh flight test, October 13, 2025. | Credit: SpaceX
The Wall Street Journal reports, “SpaceX has put off a mission to Mars planned for this year, shifting its focus to a long-promised lunar voyage for NASA. The rocket company told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, according to people familiar with the matter. The company will target March 2027 for a lunar landing without humans on board, another person said.”
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