SpaceX Hints at Moon Base Plans

Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide, Australia, last week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made it clear he still has his sights set on colonizing the red planet.

But here's something else that's becoming apparent: Along the way, he wouldn't be averse to making a pit stop at the moon.

Artist's conception of SpaceX BFR rocket ship standing upright on the moon. Image source: SpaceX.