# Starship V3

SpaceX Pushes Starship V3 Debut: Technical Ambition Meets the Reality of Lunar Timelines

Elon Musk has delayed the first launch of the Starship V3 to May, highlighting the challenges of scaling the rocket for mass production. This iteration is crucial for NASA's Artemis missions, as it provides the 100-ton payload capacity and orbital refueling capabilities necessary for returning humans to the Moon.