Elon Musk has claimed that SpaceX could send thousands of people to the Moon and Mars within the next decade, describing the period as a major step toward making humanity a multi-planetary species.
According to Musk, the company’s fully reusable Starship spacecraft is expected to play a central role in achieving this vision by enabling frequent, lower-cost missions capable of transporting large numbers of passengers and cargo beyond Earth.
While the statement reflects SpaceX’s long-term ambitions, the plan depends on the successful development, testing, and certification of Starship, along with major advances in infrastructure and international cooperation.
Industry experts note that significant technical, regulatory, and logistical challenges remain before large-scale human missions to the Moon and Mars become a reality. Nevertheless, Musk’s latest remarks highlight SpaceX’s continued focus on expanding human space exploration over the coming years.
