Elon Musk’s Ambitious Mars Mission and the Mystery of Mars’ Shape

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Elon Musk targets 2026 Earth-Mars transfer window for next Mars mission. A new hypothesis suggests a third moon could explain Mars' squish and bulges. Join us as we delve into the ambition behind SpaceX's Mars mission and explore the intriguing theory about Mars' shape and terrain.Sources:https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/earth-mars-transfer-window-2026-spacex-starship-9576430/https://www.sciencealert.com/mars-is-wibbly-wobbly-a-third-moon-could-explain-its-squish-and-bulgesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Elon Musk targets 2026 Earth-Mars transfer window for next Mars mission: Here’s what it means(00:03:25) Mars Is Wibbly-Wobbly. A Third Moon Could Explain Its Squish And Bulges.

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