SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the latest version of the Starship spacecraft, stating that it is lighter, easier to manufacture, and less susceptible to high heating.
The upgraded spacecraft features redesigned forward flaps, expanded propellant tanks, and the latest generation of thermal protection tiles and secondary protection layers.
SpaceX has moved the Starship spacecraft and its booster to the launch pad, indicating an imminent test flight.
The advancements in Starship are essential for achieving the goals of lunar and Mars exploration and have led to SpaceX's increased valuation of $350 billion.