Versatility: Starship is intended for a wide range of missions, from Earth orbit to lunar landings and Mars colonization.
Propulsion: It uses SpaceX's Raptor engines, which run on liquid methane and liquid oxygen, chosen for their efficiency and the potential to produce fuel on Mars.
Key features:
In-orbit refueling: Starship is designed to be refueled in orbit, enabling long-distance missions like trips to Mars.
Heat shield: It uses an innovative heat shield design for re-entry, with ceramic tiles covering the windward side.
Landing system: Starship is designed to land vertically using its engines, both on Earth and other celestial bodies.