Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:53pm on 15 Mar 2025,Saturday Science
Elon Musk plans to launch SpaceX's Starship to Mars in late 2026, carrying Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus. If successful, human missions could commence by 2029, though 2031 is more probable. Optimus, initially designed for factory tasks, is now envisioned to prepare Mars for human colonization by constructing habitats and infrastructure. Critics question Optimus's readiness, noting that prototypes struggled with basic mobility. While NASA and China focus on direct human missions, Musk's robot-first approach is unconventional. However, Starship's recent test failures and subsequent FAA investigations cast doubt on the 2026 timeline. The success of this mission could revolutionize space exploration, positioning robots as pioneers of interplanetary settlement.
