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Musk says SpaceX has fixed a key Starship problem and targets daily launches by next year

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In his first earnings call since SpaceX’s IPO, Elon Musk said the company believes it has resolved a major Starship rocket issue and expects the vehicle to launch daily by next year. The projection signals an aggressive planned increase in launch cadence for SpaceX’s largest rocket.

Discovered 2026-08-05T07:31:44.524782-07:00 | 2026-08-05T07:31:44.524782-07:00

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  • A daily Starship launch cadence would represent a significant operational step-up for SpaceX’s largest launch vehicle and reshape expectations for commercial launch capacity.
  • Musk’s comments provide an early indication of SpaceX’s post-IPO operating priorities, while the stated timeline remains dependent on the company’s ability to validate the reported fix and execute its launch plans.

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