Can SpaceX Reach Mars Orbit by 2026?

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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OpenAI Surpasses SpaceX in Valuation

OpenAI Surpasses SpaceX in Valuation

OpenAI’s secondary share sales have pushed its valuation above $90 billion, edging past SpaceX, which now trades closer to $80 billion. This shift highlights the difference between AI’s fast-scaling software revenue and the capital-heavy infrastructure of space launches. We break down how ChatGPT subscriptions, enterprise integrations, and Microsoft’s backing helped OpenAI outpace SpaceX, and why investor appetite has moved from rockets to AI tools.https://wilwaldon.com

3 Loka 8min

Elon Musk just went insane, decommissions SpaceX Dragon because Donald Trump #elonmusk #trump #maga {June 2025}

Elon Musk just went insane, decommissions SpaceX Dragon because Donald Trump #elonmusk #trump #maga {June 2025}

Elon Musk just went insane, decommissions SpaceX Dragon because Donald Trump #elonmusk #trump #maga

2 Loka 11min

BREAKING NEWS! Trump Tells Generals "America Under Invasion From Within"

BREAKING NEWS! Trump Tells Generals "America Under Invasion From Within"

BREAKING NEWS! Trump Tells Generals "America Under Invasion From Within"

30 Syys 1h 11min

DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking

DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking

DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking

29 Syys 12min

DOGE committee hearing - DOGE gets blasted

DOGE committee hearing - DOGE gets blasted

DOGE committee hearing - DOGE gets blastedhttps://wilwaldon.com

27 Syys 6min

Trump's TikTok Deal: The Billionaire Backers

Trump's TikTok Deal: The Billionaire Backers

President Donald Trump is orchestrating a deal to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from Chinese control to a consortium of American investors, with several of his closest billionaire allies and major tech firms poised to take majority control of the platform. The White House has confirmed Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday finalizing the arrangement that keeps TikTok operational for its 170 million American users.https://wilwaldon.com

25 Syys 18min

Elon Musk Pledges Support to Trump and MAGA at Rally - Classic episode

Elon Musk Pledges Support to Trump and MAGA at Rally - Classic episode

FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIALSpace News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stagezerostudioSTAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk PodcastThe Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZEROSTAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.Affiliate Links - #adSHURE SM7B Mic - https://geni.us/shure-sm7b-microphone

24 Syys 9min

xAI Hits $200B Valuation After $10B Raise

xAI Hits $200B Valuation After $10B Raise

Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation, doubling its worth in just four months. The round includes familiar backers like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Fidelity, and gives xAI the second-highest valuation in private AI. This episode breaks down what investors are really buying into: Grok’s integration with X, the push toward open-source models, plans for a massive GPU cluster, and the growing fusion of social media and AI under Musk’s control. We also look at what xAI still lacks compared to OpenAI and Anthropichttps://wilwaldon.com

23 Syys 6min