STARSHIP WILL LIFT SPACEX'S LAUNCH CAPACITY
The case for that premium rests partly on Starship, which is designed to be reusable and carry over 100 metric tons to low-Earth orbit, more than any other rocket flying today. This would be crucial not just to SpaceX's launch business but also to its ambitions to put AI data centers in orbit.
Current SpaceX rockets, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, can carry about 22.8 metric tons and 63.8 metric tons to low-Earth orbit, respectively.
The Starship's test flight in May marked a major milestone ahead of the IPO, successfully deploying mock satellites and completing a controlled Indian Ocean splashdown despite minor engine issues.
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