Elon Musk is in the headlines again, now playing dual roles as key advisor at the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Under the administration of Donald Trump and continued its unprecedented ventures with SpaceX. While planning to colonize Mars, Musk has also revealed a bold plan to revolutionize air travel on Earth.
High-speed flights using SpaceX Starship
Musk aims to take advantage of SpaceX starship spacecraft To transform global travel, reduce flight time to 2,200%Current details include:
- New York to Shanghai:Reduce flight time to less than 14 hours and 50 minutes 39 minutes,
- other routes,
- London to New York – 29 minutes
- Paris to New York – 30 minute
- Delhi to San Francisco – 40 minutes
With a maximum speed of 27,000 km/h, Starship could redefine travel. However, Musk acknowledges the challenge of ensuring passenger comfort at such speeds. Responding to a mock video on X, Musk confidently said, “It’s possible now.”
Mars colonization plans
Beyond Earth, Musk is pursuing his goal of colonizing Mars:
- test run: An unmanned Starship mission is planned within the next two years.
- human mission: If successful, humans could land on Mars within four years, which is an important step for space exploration.
Musk’s role in Trump’s administration
Musk’s appointment to DOGE is in line with Trump’s vision for cost-efficient governance. His primary role involves optimizing spending, a task that Trump humorously referenced during a speech, saying Musk “can’t be got rid of” and often spending it at Mar-a-Lago. Is seen.
Musk’s net worth and vision
Musk’s influence and resources are growing, with his net worth increasing by $26 billion in recent months. His dual focus on shaping governance and advancing technological progress highlights his unique ambitions.