SpaceX Will Take Humans To Mars Within 10 Years, Elon Musk Predicts

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Musk said that his company will be able to fly humans to Mars in the next 10 years. Musk made a bold prediction during an appearance on the show. The founder of the electric car company reiterated his belief that humanity should become a multi-planet species and detailed the technology that will be used for the trip. The best case is about five years. Musk said the worst case was 10 years. He said that "engineering the vehicle" is still a key factor in establishing a time frame. "Starship is the most complex and advanced rocket that's ever been made by, I don't know, an order of magnitude or something like that," Musk said. It's a lot. It is really next level. Musk's long-term goal to establish a colony on Mars is part of the reason why the company has increased operations in recent years. Musk said earlier this month that the company is building a launchpad in Florida that can accommodate rockets. Ahead of a planned launch, the company is testing prototypes of the rocket. During the interview, Musk said his private aviation firm is still working to improve its design and cut down on the cost of a Mars trip.