SpaceX owner Elon Musk said on Monday that the aerospace company would focus on building a "self-growing city" on the moon before turning its attention to Mars. "For those unaware, SpaceX has already

On Sunday, Elon Musk reportedly announced that SpaceX is prioritizing the Moon over Mars to ensure a faster “backup” for civilization. Reuters reported that the ambitious new goal is to create a “self-growing city” that could emerge on the Moon within the next ten years.

Elon Musk's SpaceX told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources.

SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the back burner to prioritize establishing a settlement on the moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday.