Elon Musk-led SpaceX is moving forward with a plan to revolutionize global travel, aiming to transport passengers between major cities in less than an hour using the Starship rocket. This 120-meter high spacecraft, built of stainless steel, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 27,000 km/h, much faster than the fastest commercial aircraft, which reach around 1,000 km/h.
A Twitter user, @ajtourville, speculated that under former President Donald Trump’s administration, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could have approved SpaceX’s ambitious plans for Earth-to-Earth travel within a few years. Musk confirmed the feasibility of this idea, answering “now it is possible”.
The billionaire, who is expected to co-head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Vivek Ramaswamy, pointed out that the project gained momentum after Trump’s re-election. Originally conceived about a decade ago, the plan calls for the Starship to accommodate up to 1,000 passengers, climb into orbit and travel parallel to Earth’s surface to reach its destination. According to the Daily Mail, passengers will experience high G-forces during takeoff and landing, as well as low-gravity conditions during the flight, requiring seat belts to remain fastened at all times.