Humans on Mars by 2029? Elon Musk's SpaceX starship to head for the red planet by next year

SpaceX’s Starship is scheduled to go to Mars late next year with Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus. Elon Musk suggested that human missions could commence by 2029 or 2031 if initial landings are successful. Colonizing Mars is considered crucial for humanity’s survival against existential threats on Earth.