Shulou(Shulou.com)11/24 Report--

Beijing time, June 26, according to reports, Musk revealed that the first test launch of the SpaceX starship (Starship) in April failed, and the rocket exploded in the air. Since then, SpaceX has made 1000 modifications to the starship.

According to Musk, the mode of operation of the starship before entering orbit will be adjusted, and the success rate of the second launch will be greatly improved. Musk said: "I think the success probability of the next launch (or going into orbit) will be much higher than the first launch, maybe 60% higher, depending on the separation at all levels." Musk also said that investment in starship projects could reach $3 billion this year.

Starships are the next generation of rockets developed by SpaceX, whose goal is to send cargo to deep space destinations, such as the moon, Mars, and eventually manned landings.

The large Super Heavy booster will be detached from the starship during launch, and SpaceX optimizes the separation technology. Musk said SpaceX will accept "hot staging", which means letting the starship engine ignite when the Super Heavy booster is still attached, which is a process in the launch process. Musk stressed: "this technology has been used by the Soviet Union and Russia in space design."

During the first launch of the starship, the rocket successfully left the launch pad, but several engines failed during the climb. When the starship was ready to separate from the Super Heavy, they were still connected because the whole rocket was out of control. SpaceX was forced to activate the flight termination system, allowing the rocket to explode in the air.

The interviewer asked Musk if he had wavered in his determination to explore space because of the acquisition of Twitter. Musk responded: "We are trying to get to Mars as quickly as possible."

Musk is reluctant to respond directly to some questions, such as the fact that he founded an AI company that may compete head-on with OpenAI. What is the current situation of the company? Musk dodged the question. Musk sidestepped the possibility that Starlink would go public, saying it was "illegal" to talk about it.

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