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SPACEX WILL START LAUNCHING STARSHIPS TO MARS IN 2026, ELON MUSK SAYS

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SpaceX aims to send its Starship megarocket on Mars missions two years from now. The company will start with uncrewed tests, with the first crewed flights starting in four years. It aims to build a self-sustaining city in about 20 years. Starship's fifth test flight could take place soon - the company has already performed test-fires with the Super Heavy and the Starship that will fly the mission. The next test will involve the first attempt to land Super Heavy back on the launch mount.