# SpaceX’s Big Test: Starship to Refuel in Space! 🚀

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/spacex-s-big-test-starship-to-refuel-in-space/295603>\
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**Created:** [November 12, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/spacex-s-big-test-starship-to-refuel-in-space/295603 "2024-11-12T15:07:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/spacex-s-big-test-starship-to-refuel-in-space/295603/1 "2024-11-12T15:07:45Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Ambitious Test**  
SpaceX is preparing for a groundbreaking **orbital refueling test** of its **Starship** spacecraft, set for March 2025.

2. **NASA’s Artemis Mission**  
The test is crucial for **NASA’s Artemis program** , helping SpaceX develop in-orbit refueling technology for **crewed missions to the Moon** and **Mars**.

3. **Two Starships in Orbit**  
The test will involve two **Starships** launching into **low Earth orbit** , docking, and transferring **propellant** between them.

4. **Long-Term Goals**  
The success of the test will pave the way for **large-scale space cargo transfers** , enabling long-duration space missions and a sustainable lunar presence.

5. **Future Starship Missions**  
SpaceX plans to launch up to **16 propellant tanker Starships** to create a **fuel depot** in orbit, supporting future missions like **Artemis 3** in 2026.

**Read more at:** [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/spacex-to-attempt-daring-orbital-refueling-test-of-starship-2000520122)