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I think it can be done in thirty years, provided there's an exponential increase in tonnage to Mars with each successive transfer window every two years.

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Elon Musk: “I think it can be done in thirty years, provided there's an exponential increase in tonnage to Mars with each successive transfer window every two years.

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Elon MuskAll-In PodcastSaid Sep 9, 2025Added to Thonest Aug 28, 2026Anchored Aug 28, 2026

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From "Elon Musk on DOGE, Optimus, Starlink Smartphones, Evolving with AI, Why the West is Imploding" (All-In Podcast).

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2026-08-28
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