Musk predicts Mars will be self-sustaining within roughly 30 years
Elon Musk · Elon Musk: Digital Superintelligence, Multiplanetary Life, How to Be Useful · Y Combinator · Jun 19, 2025 · at 38:02
Elon Musk explains his timeline for multiplanetary civilization to Garry Tan at Y Combinator.
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“I think we'll have enough mass transferred to Mars within like roughly 30 years to make Mars self-sustaining, such that Mars can continue to grow and prosper, even if the resupply shifts from Earth stop coming.”
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