SpaceX Plans 400 Starship Launches Over Next Four Years As Elon Musk Poised To Shape Space Policy During Trump Presidency

2024-11-18 3,557

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell announced plans to significantly increase Starship launches, targeting 400 flights over the next four years. The company has conducted five test launches since April 2023, with another planned next week. Shotwell emphasized the need for streamlined regulations, stating that working with regulatory agencies is a primary challenge. Musk spent $200 million supporting President-elect Trump’s campaign and is expected to influence space policy during the administration.