Elon Musk predicts humans will land on Mars within 5 years! 1. In as little as 5 years, humanity could complete its first manned mission to Mars, stepping into the Mars era. 2. Going to Mars is tough! Earth to Mars is over hundreds of millions of kilometers away. You need the right positioning to use an elliptical orbit to get there—opportunities only come once every 26 months, and a one-way trip takes 6-9 months. 3. Massive Mars colonization in the next 10-12 years With advancements in spacecraft technology, every 26 months, large amounts of supplies will be sent over, turning Mars into a new home!