<ul><li>SpaceX boss Elon Musk is hopeful of sending the first crewed mission to Mars before the end of this decade.</li><li>During President Trump's inauguration speech, he expressed the administration's interest in launching American astronauts to Mars.</li><li>Musk plans to launch the first Starship missions to Mars in 2026 and hopes to have the first crewed flight within four years, before the end of Trump's presidency.</li><li>Musk anticipates potential regulatory relief from the Trump administration to accelerate Starship test launches.</li></ul>

Elon Musk voices renewed hope for first crewed Mars mission

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