SPACEX PLANS 5 UNCREWED STARSHIP MISSIONS TO MARS BY 2026, CREWED BY 2028

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SpaceX plans to launch five uncrewed missions to Mars in two years, which is when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens. The success of the flights will determine the timeline for human-boarded flights to Mars, which could be as early as 2028. SpaceX is still waiting for FAA approval for Starship's fifth test flight. It is expected to be issued in late November.