Elon Musk Podcast Classic Episode : Elon Musk poised to reclaim title of world’s richest person + SpaceX MASSIVE Test
Jul 23, 2025
Elon Musk is on the verge of reclaiming his title as the world's richest person thanks to a surge in Tesla's stock. Meanwhile, SpaceX completed an impressive static fire test of the Booster 7 prototype, showcasing their ambitious plans for the Starship program. The discussion also touches on the future Launch plans and strict safety protocols for the world’s most powerful rocket. Additionally, there’s controversy around Twitter's user reinstatement and how it affects its advertising revenue.
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Musk Nears Richest Person Crown
- Elon Musk is close to reclaiming the world's richest person title after Tesla's stock surged.
- Tesla shares nearly doubled this year, reversing most of their 65% drop in 2022.
Starship Booster 7 Static Fire
- SpaceX's Booster 7 static fire test of 31 Raptor engines lasted about 10 seconds and was a major success.
- Although not all 33 engines fired, Musk said 31 engines were enough to reach orbit.
Starship Next Orbital Steps
- After static fire tests, Starship will be stacked on Booster 7 for an orbital flight test in March or April.
- The FAA safety review is ongoing, and pad reinforcements were added to prevent damage from launches.