Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on Thursday he foresees the futuristic vehicle making its first uncrewed voyage to the red planet at the end of next year.

Elon Musk has said he foresees SpaceX making its first uncrewed voyage to the red planet at the end of next year.

Elon Musk said SpaceX aims to launch its first uncrewed Starship to Mars by the end of 2026, despite three back-to-back test failures. The billionaire announced this in a new video, setting a 50-50 chance for meeting the deadline.