Summary
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX plans to build a city on the Moon within ten years. He explained that lunar travel can happen more frequently and quickly than travel to Mars. The project aligns with NASA's goals to return humans to the Moon.
Key Facts
- Elon Musk says SpaceX is prioritizing a city on the Moon over Mars.
- Building a city on the Moon could take less than ten years.
- Mars launch windows occur every 26 months due to planetary alignment, with a six-month journey.
- The Moon can be reached every 10 days with a two-day trip.
- SpaceX still plans to start work on a Mars city in five to seven years.
- SpaceX's Starship will be used as the crew lunar lander for NASA's Artemis mission.
- NASA is planning a lunar mission, Artemis II, as soon as March.
- Musk believes a Moon city supports the future of civilization.
