Elon Musk has reignited excitement around space tourism, announcing that SpaceX plans to develop a system that would allow “anyone” to travel to the Moon. In posts on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Musk described the idea as “insanely cool” and later clarified that his vision for public spaceflight extends to Mars as well.
The announcement comes amid a strategic shift at SpaceX, which has recently adopted a “Moon-first” approach. While Musk has long advocated for Mars colonization as humanity’s ultimate goal, he explained that the Moon’s proximity allows for faster development. Spacecraft could reach the Moon in just two days, with launches possible every 10 days, whereas Mars missions are constrained by planetary alignments occurring only once every 26 months.
SpaceX aims to establish a “self-growing” city on the lunar surface, a milestone Musk believes could be achieved within a decade. The lunar base is intended as a testing ground for the technologies needed for deep-space travel. Despite this immediate focus on the Moon, Mars remains a key long-term objective, with plans for a Martian settlement projected within the next five to seven years.
The company is currently preparing for an uncrewed Moon landing, targeted for March 2027, marking a significant step toward making lunar tourism a reality.
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