Elon Musk believes SpaceX could be launching its massive Starship rocket far more often than anyone is used to seeing.
In a brief exchange on X this week, the SpaceX founder said the companys next-generation spacecraft could take off as frequently as once every hour within the next three years. The remark came as users discussed SpaceXs increasingly busy launch calendar for 2026.
So far this year, SpaceX has kept up a steady rhythm with its reliable Falcon 9 rocket. Seven Falcon 9 missions are scheduled from California and Florida before the end of February alone, with launches taking place from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. The pace already outstrips many competitors in the commercial space industry.
