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The first uncrewed Starships to Mars would launch in the next Earth-Mars window, about two years out.

Said on
Sep 7, 2024
Deadline
2026 Mars window

Verbatim

“The first Starships to Mars will launch in 2 years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.”

Why it is marked pending

Pending, but unlikely. In May 2025 he told Space.com the odds of making the 2026 window were about 50/50. The Wall Street Journal reported in February 2026 that SpaceX put off this year's Mars mission to focus on the Moon. We will rule when the window closes.