Elon Musk stands to gain significantly through a recent addition to SpaceX’s investor prospectus. The document outlines a condition that ties the CEO’s performance-based shares to the establishment of a settlement on Mars. For Musk to earn these shares, SpaceX must create a permanent human colony on the Red Planet, housing at least 1 million individuals.

An expert has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of this goal. They noted doubts about whether such an ambitious target could be realized. The complexity and the long-term nature of establishing a city on Mars make it challenging to take the plan seriously at present.

The concept seems far-fetched, especially when considering NASA’s current achievements. For instance, NASA’s Perseverance rover captured images of Mars from a significant distance of approximately 1.5 miles. These images provide a snapshot of Mars’ surface, captured using the rover’s dual-camera Mastcam-Z imager during 2021.

Published on the afternoon of May 25, 2026, this development highlights the complexities that come with advancing human colonization efforts in space. As SpaceX pushes forward with its innovative plans, Musk’s ambitious targets continue to provoke debate within scientific and investment communities.