- Elon about lunar Starship: “Forward thrusters are to stabilize ship when landing in high winds. If goal is max payload to moon per ship, no heatshield or flaps or big gas thruster packs are needed. No need to bring early ships back. They can serve as part of moon base alpha.” https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1270061515094155264?s=21 471 comments spacex