SMRTR TechJun 3, 2026Hacker News

How should we think about Starship?

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SpaceX's Starship V3 recently completed its first test flight, reigniting debate about the rocket's future. While the massive Super Heavy booster has proven reliable, the upper stage struggles with weight and heat shield durability. With SpaceX now pivoting toward AI, its ambitious Mars colonization plans appear abandoned, leaving orbital refueling's future uncertain.

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