U.S. military closely monitored the recent Starship test flights.

The head of U.S. Space Operations Command, General Bradley Chance Saltzman, visited SpaceX's "Starbase" in Boca Chica and attended the sixth test flight of the Starship transportation system.

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Although no decisions have been made yet regarding the integration of Starship into military operations, Salzman's presence indicates the interest of the American military in this technology. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have repeatedly mentioned their hopes for the potential use of this transportation system in the future.

Currently, the Space Force relies heavily on SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets for launching spy satellites. However, Starship, with its massive payload capacity, has the potential to support military logistics and space operations.

One of the most promising applications for Starship would be its use as a rapid global transportation system. The Space Force and U.S. Air Force are exploring projects where Starship could replace traditional military airlift platforms like the C-17 Globemaster III, allowing for the delivery of personnel and cargo anywhere on Earth in less than an hour.