SpaceX has partnered with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for its Starship program. This collaboration marks the first long-term contract between SpaceX and a third-party battery supplier for Starship, as […]

Until recently, SpaceX has relied primarily on self-produced batteries for its spacecraft. However, as the demand for consistent and advanced power systems has grown, the need for specialized external suppliers became evident. According to industry insiders that spoke with the Korea Economic Daily (KED), LG Energy Solution will provide batteries for both primary and backup power in the Starship rocket.

  • threelonmusketeersOPMEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I’d put the batteries somewhere other than in the engines

    Nah, the main combustion chamber is obviously the optimal battery location.