This is Space Starship, the most sophisticated space vehicle ever built by humans. It is designed as a reusable spacecraft for long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the solar system. Here are some key points about its development:
Its Early Design Concepts began when Elon Musk first mentioned the idea of a high-capacity rocket in 2005, and by 2012, SpaceX had begun exploring concepts for a reusable spacecraft.
Since 2019, SpaceX has been actively testing Starship prototypes, with both successful and unsuccessful flights. The most recent versions, V2 and V3, offer increased payload capacity and improved design features.
Starship is designed to be reusable, with a unique heat shield for atmospheric reentry and a payload capacity of up to 200 tons. It's powered by Raptor engines, which use liquid methane and oxygen as fuel.
Starship is intended for various missions, including satellite launches, lunar landings, and Mars exploration ¹. NASA has contracted SpaceX to use Starship for lunar landings as part of the Artemis program.
As of August 2024, Starship ongoing testing and refinement of its design by SpaceX has successfully been completed with four orbital test flights of the Starship.
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