NASA is hunting for a partner capable of equipping Mars with steady internet connectivity, and SpaceX is convinced it's the right company for the job. A presentation shared Thursday reveals that SpaceX is working on a Mars iteration of Starlink called "Marslink," which would use dedicated satellites to relay information to and from the Red Planet.

But the satellite internet venture has fallen short of its goals to date and only recently broke even on cash flow

Uncrewed missions to Mars could be targeted within this decade, representing a more ambitious and potentially riskier approach than the current lunar focus.

Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is riding high right now. After months of work campaigning on President-elect Donald Trump’s behalf, his chosen candidate is heading back to the White House, proving that his latest gamble was a success — and earning him more sway with the upcoming administration.

Donald Trump's Florida club Mar-a-Lago has been buzzing with individuals eager to secure roles in his upcoming administration or to push forward their preferred candidates. However, one figure stands out for his significant influence: Elon Musk.