Elon Musk announces potential launch date for first Starship orbit flight

Elon Musk floats launch date for first SpaceX Starship flight around Earth

First Starship orbital flight will be with Raptor 2 engines, as they are much more capable & reliable. 230 ton or ~500k lb thrust at sea level.

Besides Florida’s Cape Canaveral and the southern tip of Texas, Starships could ultimately launch from floating ocean platforms anywhere in the world.

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