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Starship's path to reusability looks murky after SpaceX's S-1

SpaceX's recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that may disappoint both the company's boosters and its critics.

Starship's path to reusability looks murky after SpaceX's S-1

TL;DR

  • SpaceX's IPO filing and Starship test flight offer a realistic view of the company's future.
  • The data points presented may disappoint both supporters and critics of SpaceX.
  • A realistic vision for the coming years is provided by these recent developments.