SpaceX says it plans to launch Starship to Mars in the next planetary window—late 2026. In this episode, we break down exactly what that means and what has to happen between now and then for it to work.We cover:The current status of Starship flight testing and Raptor 3 developmentWhy in-orbit refueling is a non-negotiable requirement for Mars missionsHow SpaceX plans to land on Mars using belly-flop entry and engine-assisted descentThe timeline of upcoming tests needed to prove Starship is readyHow Artemis missions could force a delay if Starship is needed for the MoonWhat Elon Musk means when he gives “50/50 odds” of making the 2026 Mars windowThe risks of pad damage, regulatory slowdown, or manufacturing bottlenecksWhat a Mars success—or failure—in 2026 would mean for the years aheadBy the end of this episode, you’ll have a full understanding of how close SpaceX really is to interplanetary flight, and why the next 18 months are so important.
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Elon Musk's Grok and Xai are caught spewing racist garbage
Elon Musk's Grok and Xai are caught spewing racist garbage
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Elon Musk's Xai grok 4 announcement presentation
Elon Musk's Xai grok 4 announcement presentation
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Grok spewed Racist messages praising Hitler
Grok spewed Racist messages praising Hitler
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Elon Musk’s Secret Plan: Send Robots to Mars and Create a Master Race?
Elon Musk’s Secret Plan: Send Robots to Mars and Create a Master Race?
The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk.
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