Elon Musk: Starship 3 Will Cost Less Per Flight Than Falcon 1 But Carry 400 Times the Payload
Elon Musk: Starship 3 Will Cost Less Per Flight Than Falcon 1 But Carry 400 Times the Payload April 4, 2024 — SpaceX Update In a groundbreaking announcement, Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX's Starship 3 will revolutionize space travel economics. According to Musk, the next-generation spacecraft will cost less per flight than the company’s first orbital rocket, Falcon 1, while boasting an astounding 400-fold increase in payload capacity. "One of the most profound things is that Starship 3 will cost less per flight than Falcon 1," Musk explained. "That's the difference between a fully reusable rocket and an expendable rocket." The Falcon 1, which debuted in 2008 as SpaceX's first successful orbital launch vehicle, was capable of delivering about half a ton to orbit. By comparison, the Starship 3 will carry hundreds of tons, all while being designed for complete reusability. Musk attributed the cost savings to several factors, including the fully reusable ...