Starship's timeline depends on future test-flight progress; Orbital refueling remains a major hurdle to overcome; End of 2026 window is when planets align, missing deadline would delay by two years ...

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship mega rocket on Tuesday, in what will be the first major test of Elon Musk’s Mars-bound rocket since two explosions scuppered earlier flights in 2025.

Musk gave his company a 50-50 chance of meeting that deadline. If Starship were not ready by that time, SpaceX would wait another two years before trying again, Musk suggested in the video.

Elon Musk gave an update on his plan for SpaceX Starship to reach Mars: 5 things to know In a video SpaceX released on X, Musk offered a detailed timeline for Starship's first uncrewed trip to ...

By Steve Gorman and Joey Roulette. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on Thursday he ...

Musk Aiming to Send Uncrewed Starship to Mars by End of 2026 By Steve Gorman and Joey Roulette LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new ...

Mars transit times using SpaceX Starship could be reduced to 90–104 days with optimized trajectories and current or near-term chemical propulsion, challenging the view that only nuclear ...

The timeline depends on whether Starship can accomplish a number of challenging technical feats. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on Thursday he foresees the futuristic vehicle making ...

Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026. The billionaire’s Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.