SpaceX Will Not Convert Oil Rig Platforms Into Sea Launch Platforms

Home » Energy » SpaceX Will Not Convert Oil Rig Platforms Into Sea Launch Platforms Gwynne Shotwell told reporters last week that SpaceX sold the two oil rigs that SpaceX was converting for launching and landing rockets. Shotwell said they were not the right platform. SpaceX is still interested in sea-based launch platforms, but the…
SpaceX Will Not Convert Oil Rig Platforms Into Sea Launch Platforms


Gwynne Shotwell told reporters last week that SpaceX sold the two oil rigs that SpaceX was converting for launching and landing rockets. Shotwell said they were not the right platform. SpaceX is still interested in sea-based launch platforms, but the company wants to start flying Starship first and understand it before proceeding.

Gwynne Shotwell told reporters last week that SpaceX sold the rigs; “they were not the right platform.” Still interested in sea-based launch platforms, but the company wants to start flying Starship first and understand it before proceeding. https://t.co/LApLVDj2aS

— Jeff Foust (@jeff_foust) February 14, 2023

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