Will Starship V3 be the same size or more massive? (asked on X)

Q925 answers2024-2025asked on 𝕏
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Version 3 of Starship, with Raptor 3, was aimed at a first launch at the end of 2025.

From his 2025-05 answer in SpaceX Starship Update (Starbase, May 29, 2025). Summary is ours; see the quotes below.

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𝕏 post · 2024-03-15 · @elonmusk on X · asked by @waitbutwhy · open post ·
He said max payload of Starship V1 in expendable mode (like the other rockets) is ~200 tons. V3 is expected to be ~200 tons with full reusability and ~400 tons expendable. Length will grow by 20 to 30 meters and thrust to ~10...
"Max payload of Starship V1 in expendable mode (like the other rockets) is ~200 tons. V3 is expected to be ~200 tons with full reusability and ~400 tons expendable. Length will grow by 20 to 30 meters and thrust to ~10k tons."
𝕏 post · 2024-05-05 · @elonmusk on X · asked by @Rainmaker1973 · open post ·
He said the Starship stack will probably approach ~140m (currently ~120m) over time
"The Starship stack will probably approach ~140m (currently ~120m) over time"
𝕏 post · 2024-05-27 · @elonmusk on X · asked by @DimaZeniuk · open post ·
He said starship version 3 ~15m longer and will have about 3 times the thrust of Saturn V
"Starship version 3 ~15m longer and will have about 3 times the thrust of Saturn V"
𝕏 post · 2024-11-19 · @elonmusk on X · asked by @thebasemint1 · open post ·
Asked Will Starship V3 be the same size, but more powerful, he said same diameter of 9m (~30 ft), but longer and at least 2 versions. The propellant tanker version will be especially heavy, as the payload volume in the forward section will mostly contain propellant. Thrust goal will b...
"Same diameter of 9m (~30 ft), but longer and at least 2 versions. The propellant tanker version will be especially heavy, as the payload volume in the forward section will mostly contain propellant. Thrust goal will be ~10k tons (3X Saturn V) and liftoff mass of tanker version ~7k tons. This should be capable of ~200 tons of orbital refilling. Note, 3% of liftoff mass as useful cargo would be insanely good for a fully reusable orbital rocket. Most expendable rockets aren’t that good."
🎙 Interview · 2025-05 · SpaceX Starship Update (Starbase, May 29, 2025) · asked by SpaceX event (Starbase presentation) · watch at 26:36 · transcript ·
Version 3 of Starship, with Raptor 3, was aimed at a first launch at the end of 2025.
"version three of Starship which we're aiming to launch for the first time at the end of this year."

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