Elon Musk's Starship: From Explosions to Orbit in 6-8 Weeks?

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Elon Musk stated that it would take about six to eight weeks to prepare the infrastructure before Starship could launch again. He noted that the outcome of the first test flight was in line with his expectations and that the goal was to gather as much information as possible. Musk also highlighted that there's an 80% probability of reaching orbit with Starship this year and a close to 100% chance of reaching orbit within 12 months. The structural margins of the spacecraft were impressive, and the damage to the launchpad was small and should be repaired quickly.
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