Starship is intended to eventually evolve into a fully reusable launch and landing system, designed for trips to the moon, Mars, and perhaps other destinations. Its intended reusability is "the holy grail of space," Musk said at a company event in 2022, because it will make spaceflight more affordable to the average person.

Next test flight of Starship and Super Heavy will feature a second attempt to catch the booster using a pair of metal “chopstick” arms.