Time for the STARSHIP MARK III

Time for the STARSHIP MARK III

May 9, 2026 · 13 min

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The episode discusses the upcoming launch of the Starship Mark III and its significance for SpaceX's lunar missions.

The Beast keeps getting Beaslier! We’re about a week away from the 12th test flight for the Starship program, but this will be the first launch of what appears to be the final configuration: Starship Mark III atop the new SuperHeavy booster and the first launch from Pad 2. It’s been SEVEN MONTHS since the last flight — an eternity for SpaceX. Is this the configuration that will get us back to the surface of the moon?

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