As Found(@AsFoundX):🚨 ELON MUSK ON ORBITAL REFUELING FOR MARS Elon explained that one of the most important technologies for going to Mars is orbital propellant transfer. He compared it to aerial refueling for airplanes, but this time it’s refilling rockets in space, something that has never been done before. “You send a Starship to orbit with full payload, and then you send a bunch of other Starships up and you would refill the propellant on that Starship.” He added with a laugh: “Listen, you’ve got to transfer fluid somehow.” Elon said they hope to demonstrate this next year.

2026.10.08 13:08

🚨 ELON MUSK ON ORBITAL REFUELING FOR MARS Elon explained that one of the most important technologies for going to Mars is orbital propellant transfer. He compared it to aerial refueling for airplanes, but this time it’s refilling rockets in space, something that has never been done before. “You send a Starship to orbit with full payload, and then you send a bunch of other Starships up and you would refill the propellant on that Starship.” He added with a laugh: “Listen, you’ve got to transfer fluid somehow.” Elon said they hope to demonstrate this next year.