Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:17pm on 09 Feb 2026,Monday Science
SpaceX has postponed its planned Mars mission, with CEO Elon Musk saying human travel to Mars is viable only when technology, infrastructure and planetary alignment—occurring every 26 months—are favourable. The delay reflects logistical and technical constraints, prompting SpaceX to shift focus toward building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, which can be reached more frequently and quickly, with launches possible every 10 days. Musk affirmed that Mars remains a long-term goal, but lunar development offers faster progress toward sustainable off-Earth habitation. The revised strategy underscores a more measured timeline for interplanetary ambitions. (PC: The Times of India)
