Businessman spoke of a “self-sustainable city” on the Moon in 10 years; Marte remains in the company’s long-term plans
The businessman announced on Sunday (8.fev.2026) that to changed its focus to building a “self-sustainable city” on the Moon, leaving aside the project on Mars. The statement was made in on X, a social network owned by the entrepreneur.
According to the businessman, although Mars remains in the company’s plans, the immediate focus became Earth’s natural satellite, for logistical reasons. The lunar project could be realized in less than 10 years, Musk said. “The absolute priority is to guarantee the future of civilization and the Moon is faster”, he stated.
SpaceX’s shift in focus to the Moon was anticipated by on Friday (Feb 6). According to the vehicle, the change meets a promise of lunar travel made by the company to the (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the United States space exploration agency.
The new guideline contrasts with the businessman’s previous positions, who until last year defended Mars as a priority destination. “Let’s go straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction”, Musk on X in January 2025.
The current plan sets March 2027 as the target date for SpaceX to perform an unmanned lunar landing, according to the WSJ. United States and are competing to take humans to the surface of the Moon this decade — something that has not happened since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
