Elon Musk is set to deploy rockets by late 2026, aiming to transport the inaugural consignment of construction materials to both the Moon and Mars, thereby launching the construction of extraterrestrial colonies. Robots will spearhead the infrastructure development. SpaceX has recalibrated its strategic priorities, now emphasizing lunar exploration, with expectations to lay the groundwork for a lunar city within a decade and commence material deliveries to Mars within seven years.

This week, Musk filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to deploy a 'constellation' comprising 100,000 satellites. This network is designed to enhance Earth-space communication, offer computational resources for billions of AI-enabled devices, and support equipment on Earth as well as future lunar installations. Musk's overarching ambition is to establish a human presence on Mars, with the Moon acting as a proving ground owing to its comparative proximity. Certain insiders are confident that Musk will personally witness the fruition of this ambitious endeavor.