SMRTR TechMay 27, 2025Ars Technica

Elon Musk: There is an 80 percent chance Starship’s engine bay issues are solved

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk reflects on the company's ambitious projects from the past decade, particularly Starship and Starlink. Despite initial doubts, Starlink has become successful, while Starship development continues. Musk emphasizes that Starship remains SpaceX's primary focus for the next 5-10 years, aiming to create the first fully reusable orbital launch vehicle. He compares SpaceX's efforts to building the Union Pacific Railroad, with the goal of enabling transportation to Mars and ultimately establishing a civilization there.

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