Starship

How much do you know about SpaceX’s Starship?

Test your knowledge.

by JoAnna Wendel
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Before it was called Starship, its nickname was “BFR.” What did BFR stand for?

A. Big Friendly Rocket

B. Big Falcon Rocket

C. Big Fucking Rocket

D. Better Faster Rocket

B. Big Falcon Rocket. Although there have been rumors that the 'F' standings for "fucking," SpaceX's official stance is that BFR stands for Big Falcon Rocket.

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