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He delved into Starship, noting that unofficial data suggests its version 2 can carry approximately 35 tons to low Earth orbit, which is less than rivals like Blue Origin's New Glenn, NASA’s SLS, or Falcon Heavy. Elon pointed out that Starship’s design prioritizes reusability, meaning its true payload capacity could be significantly higher—adding at least 100 metric tons in expendable mode. This reusability edge makes Starship a game-changer despite its lower initial payload figures.