TED Talks Daily SpaceX's supersized Starship rocket -- and the future of galactic exploration | Jennifer Heldmann
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Jun 23, 2022 
Jennifer Heldmann, a planetary scientist, dives into the exciting future of space exploration with SpaceX's Starship. She discusses how this revolutionary spacecraft could lower launch costs and expand our ability to explore the solar system. Heldmann highlights the potential for in-space refueling, paving the way for missions to intriguing ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. The conversation ignites curiosity about establishing a human presence on Mars, making bold strides toward our galactic future.
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Supersized Spacecraft
- The future of space exploration involves supersized spacecraft like Starship.
- This allows for larger payloads, more power, and reusability, reducing costs and increasing flight frequency.
Starship's Reusability
- Starship's reusability significantly lowers launch costs, unlike traditional single-use rockets.
- Launching a Mars rover with Starship could cost $900/pound versus $100,000/pound with current methods.
New Space Race
- Multiple commercial companies are developing rockets of various sizes.
- This opens up space exploration to more people and changes the paradigm from specialized missions to large-scale operations.