Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) has shifted its focus to constructing a 'self-growing city' on the moon.
On the 8th, Musk indicated that this goal could be achieved in less than 10 years.
In a blog post from SpaceX, he said: "That being said, SpaceX will also strive to build a city on Mars with plans to launch within 5 to 7 years, but the top priority is to ensure the future of human civilization, and landing on the moon can happen more quickly."
Musk's remarks echo a report from The Wall Street Journal. That report stated that SpaceX has informed investors the company would prioritize landing on the moon, and attempt a Mars journey later, aiming for an unmanned lunar landing in March 2027.
Last year, Musk said his goal was to launch an unmanned probe to Mars before the end of 2026.
Since the last U.S. Apollo lunar mission in 1972, no humans have set foot on the moon again.