Elon Musk announced SpaceX is prioritizing a self-growing city on the Moon within 10 years, targeting a 2027 uncrewed landing.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday announced that his firm has shifted its focus to building a “self-growing city” on the moon.
“For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years. The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars”, Musk wrote in a post on ‘X’.
The billionaire CEO added that SpaceX will also attempt to build a Mars city, which he said will commence in about 5 to 7 years.
For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years.
The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2026
“That said, SpaceX will also strive to build a Mars city and begin doing so in about 5 to 7 years, but the overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster,” Musk added.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, SpaceX has told investors it would prioritise going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time.
The report said the company was targeting March 2027 for an uncrewed landing on the Moon.