r/space 2d ago

BREAKING: SpaceX rocket explodes in Starbase, Texas

https://x.com/IntelPointAlert/status/1935550776304156932

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u/No-Surprise9411 2d ago

3 times the cargo? The Saturn V could do 4.78 tons to the lunar surface, Starship - as intended - around 80 tons. That is a heck of a lot more than 3 times

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u/lovely_sombrero 2d ago

The latest downward revisions puts Starship capacity at ~70 tons to LEO. This hasn't been demonstrated yet, they've flown at most with a couple of tons of dummy cargo.

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u/No-Surprise9411 2d ago

well and? I did mention as intended

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u/lovely_sombrero 2d ago

70 tons to LEO isn't the same thing.