Elon Musk announced that uncrewed Starship missions to Mars will launch in two years, with crewed flights planned for four years after.
SpaceX's ambitious Mars colonization aims to establish a self-sustaining city within 20 years, although experts question the feasibility of this timeline.
Historically, Mars has captivated scientists since the first images were received from space missions, sparking curiosity about potential life.
NASA's Jim Green believes that Martian life, likely microbial, may exist in underground aquifers, a sentiment echoed by Musk's aspirations for human exploration.
Green advocates for gradual terraforming efforts, highlighting the need for more research to identify suitable landing sites for future missions.