Elon Musk, once a vocal advocate for colonizing Mars, appears to have recalibrated his ambitions, turning SpaceX’s attention toward establishing a city on the Moon. Musk had previously dismissed the Moon as a distraction, emphasizing Mars as the primary destination. However, this pivot has sparked skepticism within the space science community, where many view Musk’s grand plans and tight timelines with disbelief and fatigue. The shift to lunar ambitions leaves space enthusiasts questioning the practicality and seriousness of SpaceX’s changing goals.
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