X @Tesla Owners Silicon Valley
Tesla Owners Silicon Valley·2026-02-14 05:52
Starship has to be huge because its goal is a self-sustaining city on the Moon and Mars, requiring millions of tons of cargo delivered affordably. Smaller rockets can’t scale the tonnage without thousands of extra launches.Key reasons:• Massive payload — ~100–150+ tons reusable to LEO (far more to Mars with refueling), hauling habitats, ISRU plants, power systems, and supplies in bulk.• Efficient refueling — Huge tanks (~1,200 tons propellant) mean fewer tanker flights per Mars ship, slashing complexity/cos ...