AI illustration: Humans reach Mars in 5 to 10 years (said 2026)
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Elon Musk: humans on Mars in 5 to 10 years (still pending)

Elon Musk promised Humans reaching Mars within 5 to 10 years by Jan 22, 2036. It hasn't happened yet, with 3,389 days left.

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“Don't want to get complacent, but if civilization keeps advancing, humans will reach Mars in 5 to 10 years.”
— Elon Musk · Jan 22, 2026 · @elonmusk, 2026-01-22 ↗
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Jan 22, 2026
The promise: “Don't want to get complacent, but if civilization keeps advancing, humans will reach Mars in 5 to 10 years.” · @elonmusk, 2026-01-22 ↗
Today · Oct 12, 2026
Status: Pending · 3,389 days left. Still waiting.

In January 2026 Elon Musk tweeted that humans would reach Mars in 5 to 10 years if civilization keeps advancing, putting the window at 2031-2036.

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