SpaceX, known for launching thousands of satellites into Earth's orbit, now has its sights set on Mars.

The company has proposed a plan to NASA for creating the Marslink constellation, modeled after its Starlink technology, to provide communication support for future missions to the Red Planet.

In a recent meeting of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group, NASA unveiled three projects for communication networks in Mars' orbit, as reported by Spaceflight Now. Among these is Marslink, described as "a network of SpaceX satellites positioned in Martian orbit, ensuring complete coverage and seamless integration between ground and orbital systems."

Earlier this September, SpaceX reached a milestone with the launch of its 7,000th Starlink satellite, part of its growing internet network. Currently, Starlink operates in 102 countries, with plans to expand further. The company’s ultimate goal is to establish a massive constellation of 42,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.

Elon Musk, SpaceX’s CEO and founder, has even greater ambitions for Mars. His vision extends beyond simply sending human crews to the planet—he aims to build colonies and establish permanent habitats on its rugged terrain. It’s no surprise, then, that SpaceX is looking to extend its satellite network to the stars.