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SpaceX Holds First Starship Update In Two Years

“It is very important, essential, that over the long-term that we become a multi-planet species and, ultimately, even go beyond the solar system and bring life with us,” Elon Musk said Thursday. [File Photo Courtesy: U.S. Department of Defense]
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Key Takeaways:

  • SpaceX held its first Starship update since 2020, where Elon Musk outlined ambitious plans for the system's future, including advanced Raptor engine development, a new launch site at Cape Canaveral, and the long-term goal of making humanity a multi-planet species.
  • The Starship system features the powerful Super Heavy rocket, designed with 33 Raptor engines, the world's largest heat shield, and aims for rapid reusability and capabilities like orbital refilling essential for Mars missions.
  • NASA has selected Starship to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in half a century, utilizing its capabilities as a crucial step towards sustainable lunar exploration and future deep-space missions.
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Thursday night, SpaceX held its first Starship update since 2020, featuring its owner, Elon Musk, who took the stage in front of the towering rocket in Boca Chica, Texas.

During the event, Musk shared SpaceX’s vision for the next few years, including: 

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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