Musk unveiled a new rocket to fly to Mars and from new York to Shanghai
Transport system based on the new missile BFR, will be able not only to deliver people and cargo to Mars, but also to quickly transport passengers to anywhere in the world, for example, from new York to Shanghai, said the head of SpaceX Elon Musk.
Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress in Australia, the founder of the company SpaceX Elon Musk presented the draft of a new rocket system that will carry humans to Mars. In addition, this transport system can be used not only for interplanetary missions, but also for fast delivery of passengers to anywhere in the world, writes Bloomberg. The live broadcast of the performance the Mask was also the SpaceX website.
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Represented by a Mask transport system is based on the draft of the new missile, designated as BFR. Its length exceeds 100 meters, diameter — 9 meters. The rocket will be installed 31 engine, and its payload will exceed 4400 tons. The spacecraft will be on the project, to accommodate up to 120 people, they will be placed three in each of the 40 cabins.