Why and how Elon Musk may make sure that life on Mars is likely closer than many expect
Elon Musk now has a direct financial incentive to get humans to Mars—and it’s unlike anything seen in corporate history. SpaceX‘s board approved a compensation plan in January that awards him 200 million super-voting restricted shares if the company establishes a permanent Mars colony of at least one million people, while simultaneously hitting a $7.5…