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SpaceX said they wanted to run production 24/7 and this is meant to power production (not fuel processing). Regarding emissions: > SpaceX estimates that it wo
by masswerk 5y ago
SpaceX said they wanted to run production 24/7 and this is meant to power production (not fuel processing).
Regarding emissions:
> SpaceX estimates that it would produce 47,522 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year once the entire Starship base kicks into high gear. The power plant alone will contribute 9,858 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year. However, as per the tabulation by ESG Hound, the emissions from this power plant are likely to exceed 1 million tons of CO2 equivalent per year.
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