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SpaceX delays Mars plans to focus on Moon, WSJ reports

by ReutersFebruary 6, 2026

Feb 6 (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s SpaceX told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources.

The company will target March 2027 for a lunar landing without humans on board, the report added.

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