SpaceX Unveils Plans for Taller Starship by 2027

Quick Summary

• SpaceX Starship V3 Updates:

– Proposed height: 150 meters (30 meters taller than teh previous version).
– expected upgrade to version 3 by November 2025.
– Payload capacity: over 200 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), potentially more if expendable.
– Thrust at launch: Over 10,000 tonnes force, making it the most powerful rocket developed.

• capabilities by version V3:

– In-orbit refueling for extended missions to the moon or Mars.

• Starlink Version V3 Features:

– Satellite weight: ~1900 kg compared to Version Mini’s ~575 kg.
– Wingspan when deployed: ~60 meters; base size of about ~7-8 meters.
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