Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX will send its massive Starship rocket to Mars by the end of 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus. The mission represents a key step in Musk’s vision of making humanity “multi-planetary.” “Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Optimus. If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely,” Musk announced on his social media platform X. This timeline aligns with Musk’s long-stated goal of Mars colonization, though his previous target dates have shifted. In 2016, he had planned to send … Continue reading Elon Musk: Starship to Carry Tesla’s Optimus Robot to Mars by End of 2026