SpaceX plans to launch its giant Starship rocket to Mars by the end of 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus to prepare for potential human missions by 2029 or later. This marks humanity’s most ambitious Mars effort, with five launches set for the next Earth-Mars transfer window. However, experts say the 2026 goal is unrealistic, with 2040 seen as more feasible. Starship still faces major technical challenges, including Mars landing, orbital refueling, and radiation protection. Success would make SpaceX a historic pioneer in space travel—failure would add this to Elon Musk’s list of unfulfilled promises.

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