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According to Musk, the initial 2026 missions will be unmanned, focused on delivering resources that will facilitate future human life on Mars. The proposed payloads include numerous Cybertrucks—designed for rugged terrain—and Tesla Bots—integral for labor and operational tasks. Each Starship is expected to carry approximately 80 to 100 tons, translating into around 4,000 Tesla Bots and 60 Cybertrucks per flight. To mitigate the risks, Musk plans to distribute the equipment across the five Starships, affording redundancy should any one vessel fail.