Elon will launch Starship toward Mars this year (2026, cited from Elon).

Elon will launch Starship toward Mars this year (2026, cited from Elon). | another thing that Elon has said is he intends to shoot Starship this year at Mars. | Nov 2026 planetary transfer window

Key catalyst: Nov 2026 planetary transfer window

Watch events: SpaceX IPO roadshow (Jun 2026); Starship V3 orbital test; Starlink V3 launch cadence

another thing that Elon has said is he intends to shoot Starship this year at Mars.

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