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February 11, 2026
Musk plans 'self-growing' Moon city
Elon Musk has said SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a "self-growing city" on the Moon
TL;DR
- SpaceX has shifted its focus from Mars to building a "self-growing city" on the Moon.
- The lunar city project is projected to be completed in fewer than ten years.
- Moon missions offer faster iteration and development due to more frequent launches (every ~10 days) and shorter travel times (~2 days).
- SpaceX targets an uncrewed Starship landing on the Moon around 2027.
- Ambitions for a Mars city remain, with plans to begin in five to seven years.
- The Moon is considered a faster option for "securing the future of civilization."
- Other major powers, China and Russia, are also pursuing a joint lunar research station.
- Astronauts have not been to the Moon since 1972.
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