Set for launch: Starship’s huge cargo bay will unlock space

The MIT Technology Review highlights the transformative potential of SpaceX's Starship, which offers 1000 cubic meters of space and can carry over 100 metric tons of payload. This allows for transporting full-sized equipment to space, enabling unprecedented exploration of the Moon and Mars. The Starship's design supports extensive scientific instrumentation and is cost-effective, with launches priced at $2 million due to its reusable nature.

What is the internal space capacity of the new spaceship discussed in the MIT Technology Review?

• 500 cubic meters

• 2000 cubic meters

• 1000 cubic meters

• 1500 cubic meters

What is one of the significant advantages of the spaceship's payload capacity?

• It increases the speed of the spaceship.

• It reduces the need for fuel.

• It enables carrying full-sized equipment without miniaturization.

• It allows for faster travel to Mars.

What kind of equipment could be transported to other planets using the spaceship?

• Compact rovers

• Full-sized drilling rigs

• Miniature robots

• Small satellites

What is the estimated cost per launch for the spaceship, according to SpaceX?

• $4,000,000

• $3,000,000

• $2,000,000

• $1,000,000

What feature of the spaceship contributes to its low launch cost?

• Its reusable design

• Its ability to travel faster

• Its lightweight materials

• Its smaller size