Why Elon Musk sees Mars as ‘life insurance’ for life on Earth

Elon Musk, concluding his work with DOGE, emphasizes Mars colonization as crucial for humanity's survival, citing the Sun's eventual expansion. He envisions a self-sustaining Martian city, independent of Earth's resources, with SpaceX planning a Starship mission by 2026, featuring Tesla's Optimus robot for infrastructure setup. Musk anticipates human landings as early as 2029, aiming to establish a multi-planetary presence.

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