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Elon Musk to send "Optimus" robots to Mars: What to know

  • Elon Musk has announced that Starship will carry Optimus explorer robots to Mars by the end of 2026.
  • If robotic missions succeed, Musk suggests human landings could begin as early as 2029, but indicated that 2031 is a more likely timeline.
  • SpaceX faced setbacks, with a major failure of Starship during its eighth test flight, leading to a catastrophic explosion due to Raptor engine malfunctions.
  • Robots are expected to play a significant role in establishing a self-sustaining colony on Mars.
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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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