Launch

Payload Poll Results: When Will Starship Fly?

Starship in South Texas
Image: SpaceX

Last Thursday and Friday, we asked readers: “Now that Starship is moving forward in South Texas, we want to hear your predictions. When will Starship make its first orbital flight attempt?” We received 145 votes in total. 

The results:

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