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Elon Musk's SpaceX Puts Mars On The Back Burner, Targets Uncrewed Moon Landing By 2027: Report

Summary by Benzinga
Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly plans to focus on a return to the moon before pursuing its long-stated ambitions to reach Mars. SpaceX Shifts Focus From Mars To The Moon SpaceX has told investors it plans to prioritize a lunar mission instead of attempting to reach the red planet, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company is now targeting March 2027 for an uncrewed landing on the moon. Musk sa…

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SpaceX has postponed plans for a flight to Mars, which should have been realized in 2026. Elon Musk's company decided to prepare a mission to the Moon in cooperation with NASA. This was shared by The Wall Street Journal people who are familiar with the opinions of the company and with investors. According to them, SpaceX has informed the investors that the lunar mission will be the priority, and the Martian direction will be delayed. The company…

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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