Can SpaceX Reach Mars Orbit by 2026?
Elon Musk Podcast15 Heinä 2025

Can SpaceX Reach Mars Orbit by 2026?

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 development

  • Why in-orbit refueling is a non-negotiable requirement for Mars missions

  • How SpaceX plans to land on Mars using belly-flop entry and engine-assisted descent

  • The timeline of upcoming tests needed to prove Starship is ready

  • How Artemis missions could force a delay if Starship is needed for the Moon

  • What Elon Musk means when he gives “50/50 odds” of making the 2026 Mars window

  • The risks of pad damage, regulatory slowdown, or manufacturing bottlenecks

  • What a Mars success—or failure—in 2026 would mean for the years ahead

By 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 SpaceX Starship SN10 Analysis [Podcast]

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship SN10 Analysis [Podcast]

On Wednesday, March 3, Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship serial number (SN10) successfully completed SpaceX’s third high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype from our site in Boca Chica, Texas. Similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9, SN10 was powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN10 performed a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent. Become a member of Space News Pod! ►► https://www.youtube.com/spacenewspod/join ►► https://patreon.com/spacenewspod ►► https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod ►► https://discord.gg/cjcsAGtqzc ►► https://twitter.com/spacenewspod ►► https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maalis 202134min

SpaceX Starship Mars Mission Updates

SpaceX Starship Mars Mission Updates

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's Mars Mission from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Helmi 202158min

SpaceX Updates 02-05-2021

SpaceX Updates 02-05-2021

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 and SN10 from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Helmi 202119min

SpaceX Starship SN9 Updates Feb 1, 2021

SpaceX Starship SN9 Updates Feb 1, 2021

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 10-kilometer hop from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. This is the first high-altitude 10K flight of a SpaceX Starship prototype. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Helmi 202143min

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Updates Jan 15 2021

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Updates Jan 15 2021

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 12.5-kilometer hop from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. This is the first high-altitude 12.5K flight of a SpaceX Starship prototype. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Tammi 202147min

Starship SN9 Launch Dates REVEALED!

Starship SN9 Launch Dates REVEALED!

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 12.5-kilometer hop from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. This is the second high-altitude 12.5K flight of a SpaceX Starship prototype. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. Become a member of Space News Pod! ►► https://www.youtube.com/spacenewspod/join ►► https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod ►► https://facebook.com/spacenewspod ►► https://patreon.com/spacenewspod ►► https://twitter.com/spacenewspod ►► https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod *As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Any affiliate links above used may contribute a small commission to help me create new content. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Tammi 20219min

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Updates 1-04-2021

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Updates 1-04-2021

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 12.5K hop from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. This is the second high-altitude 12.5K flight of a SpaceX Starship prototype. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Tammi 20211h

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Dates and Updates 12-28-2020

SpaceX Starship SN9 Launch Dates and Updates 12-28-2020

The latest news about SpaceX Starship's SN9 15-kilometer hop from SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site, Boca Chica, Texas. This is the first high-altitude 15K flight of a SpaceX Starship prototype. The SpaceX Starship system is a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX since 2012, as a self-funded private spaceflight project. #news #breakingnews #live Become a member of Space News Pod! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3HDBasMU2qS3svgtuzD2g/join https://etsy.com/shop/bohimso - MODEL ROCKETS https://patreon.com/spacenewspod https://youtube.com/spacenewspod https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod https://spacenewspod.com https://twitter.com/spacenewspod https://facebook.com/spacenewspod https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elon-musk-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Joulu 20201h 3min