SMRTR TechApr 5, 2026Teslarati

Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3’s maiden voyage

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Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's upgraded Starship v3 rocket will make its maiden voyage in 4-6 weeks, marking the first launch since October 2025 after a six-month testing hiatus. The new v3 design features a taller booster, more powerful Raptor 3 engines, and dramatically increased payload capacity of 200 metric tons to low Earth orbit compared to the previous 35-ton target. This mission represents a crucial milestone for SpaceX's ambitious goals including NASA's Artemis lunar missions and future Mars exploration.

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