P35Pending
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.