SpaceX’s next-gen rocket is the key to its sky-high valuation, early investor says: ‘Starship also enables all kinds of frontier markets’
SpaceX successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Starship V3, which experienced some engine failures but achieved most of its objectives. The V3, taller and more powerful than previous versions, deployed mock Starlink satellites and gathered crucial data on its heat shield and maneuvering capabilities. This test flight is a significant step towards SpaceX's goals of lunar missions, Mars colonization, and its potential IPO. AI
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