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Musk reiterated the difficulty of perfecting reusable orbital systems, emphasizing that achieving full reusability is among the most complex engineering feats of all time. He remains cautiously optimistic about Starship’s potential to reach this milestone in 2024. Additionally, orbital refilling—an essential component for deep space missions—is a high priority, and Musk expects that to be achieved next year as well.
Success in these areas could enable humanity’s expansion to Mars and beyond, fulfilling Musk’s long-standing vision of making life multi-planetary.