Did Elon Musk get 'politically active' to reach his goal of colonising Mars? World's richest man replies

Elon Musk responded to an X post that claimed he is becoming “more active in politics" to reach his goal of reaching Mars.

Updated on: Oct 31, 2024, 10:08:35 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Elon Musk has set his sights on Mars, where he wants to establish a self-sustaining human colony. He envisions a future where regular trips to Mars are possible. He again expressed his belief while reacting to a post shared by an X user, who claimed that the world’s richest man is becoming “politically active” to reach his goal of paving permanent human presence on the planet.

Do you think Elon Musk has become "politically active" to fulfil his goal of reaching Mars? (X/@DimaZeniuk, File Photo)

Dima Zeniuk wrote, “One of the main reasons Elon Musk became more active in politics is his goal to reach Mars and make life possible there.” Replying to the X post, Musk said, “True.”

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“I think Donald Trump winning makes a big difference in humanity getting to Mars and making life multiplanetary. This might one day save life as we know it,” the Tesla CEO added.

Take a look at the entire post here:

SpaceX’s Mission Mars:

“You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great - and that’s what being a spacefaring civilization is all about. It’s about believing in the future and thinking that the future will be better than the past. And I can’t think of anything more exciting than going out there and being among the stars,” reads a quote by the tech billionaire published on the aerospace company SpaceX's website.

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Why Mars?

The website states, “Mars is one of Earth's closest habitable neighbours.” Since the atmosphere of the Red Planet is “primarily CO2 with some nitrogen and argon and a few other trace elements”, it would be possible to grow plants by just “compressing the atmosphere.”

“Gravity on Mars is about 38% of that of Earth, so you would be able to lift heavy things and bound around. Furthermore, the day is remarkably close to that of Earth,” it further explains.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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