SpaceX BFR

2016 12 m ITS

2017 9m BFS

2018 Starship, Dear Moon and Tintin

When in doubt, choose Tintin.

Elon Musk

The new actuated fins replace the split tail fins and add control authority for atmospheric entry.

0, 60 an 90 degree folding of the fins. On the right an exploration of what might be inside the fins

2018 Starship on the launching mound.

2019 Stainless Steel Starship

A new, delightfully non intuitive change: The Stainless Steel Starship is born.

Is gator cargo still a possibility? As the design changes new opportunities arise.

Flying over Valles Marineris

Take of from a Martian spaceport, using propellant produced in-situ.

The ultimate goal and the secret sauce for cost saving.

Cruising past Deimos.

2019, may, six engined Starship

2019 September Starship Mark 1

Starship Mark1 cutaway view. The oxygen tank is probably at the wrong place. Header tanks have moved to the nose. Still six engines, with some cargo at the base.