Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a bold statement about where he wants to be laid to rest: Mars.
His choice surprised many people with his obsession with the Red Planet, even in his own death.
Elon Musk reveals that he wants to die on Mars instead of on Earth
In a surprising announcement, Musk expressed his wish to pass away on Mars, a unique destination where no human has ever died before.
While Musk's statement may come across as unconventional, it aligns with his fascination with the Red Planet, Mars.
Regarding his choice of Mars as a final resting place, Musk clarified that it is not a morbid fascination or a death wish.
Instead, he considers it as a symbol of human exploration and progress.
If he has to choose between dying on Earth or Mars, Musk expressed his willingness to embrace the excitement of passing away on the Red Planet, emphasizing that he hopes it wouldn't be due to a sudden impact.
Musk plans to send humans to Mars
During a discussion at the World Government Summit in 2017, he shared his deep-rooted obsession with exploring Mars and establishing a human presence there.
Through his space exploration company, SpaceX, Musk has been actively working on developing the Starship, a spacecraft designed to transport individuals to Mars.
Elon Musk's strong passion for Mars: Becoming the lord of the Martian territory
In his vision, Mars is considered one of Earth's closest habitable neighbors, offering an amazing opportunity for exploration and settlement.
He describes Mars as a potential refuge for humanity, a place where we can venture and build a better future.
Despite the challenges and risks, embarking on a journey to Mars would be a glorious adventure and a wonderful experience.
While discussing his plans for Mars, Musk also humorously shared his desire for the title of "emperor or god emperor" if he ruled over the Martian domain.
Additionally, Musk also shared his opinions about a form of direct democracy, where people would directly vote on societal matters without the need for a representative government.
