The story of commercial spaceflight is becoming more and more interesting.

Recently, Elon Musk revealed on social media that the Starship project is about to enter the mass production stage. According to his plan, the annual production capacity will reach 10,000 units—this number sounds a bit crazy, but the underlying logic is quite clear: only with such a high launch frequency can we support the entire space economy system, from large-scale deployment of Starlink satellites, to lunar cargo missions, Mars transportation, and even Earth point-to-point ultra-high-speed logistics.

Technological iterations are also progressing in parallel. Starship 4 has entered the design phase, with its length to be extended by 10% to 20% based on the current model. This may seem like a small change, but it means more fuel can be carried, resulting in stronger thrust, which is crucial for breaking through Earth's gravity well.

Strategically, Musk reaffirmed the "Moon first, Mars second" approach—establishing a forward base on the Moon first, then launching large-scale Mars plans. This conservative yet pragmatic attitude is worth learning from. Currently, Starship has completed its 11th test flight, forming a complete closed loop from launch to controlled water landing, which is undoubtedly a boost for the US Artemis lunar program.

On the domestic front, new developments are also underway. Galaxy Space is preparing for the launch of the "Vesta 1" sea launch vehicle (Yao Qi), code-named "Hope Tide." The significance of this launch lies in representing another step forward for domestic private commercial rockets on the path to industrialization, especially in key technological sectors like maritime launches.

From a global perspective, a space transportation system centered on low cost and high frequency is taking shape. The US aims for a production capacity of tens of thousands of Starships, while domestic private rocket companies are exploring marketization. Breakthroughs in key areas such as maritime launches, full-vehicle reusability, and space supply are attracting widespread participation across the industry chain. From rocket propulsion systems, composite materials, and electronic components to satellite communications and space data processing, the entire industry chain is experiencing new growth opportunities.