STARSHIP V4: 42 ENGINES – THE PROPHECY FULFILLED, AS FORETOLD IN THE GUIDE TO THE GALAXY Starship V4 is leveling up with 3 additional vacuum Raptor engines on the ship, bringing the total stack count to the ultimate answer: 42. This isn’t just a nod to Hitchhiker’s Guide—it’s a massive thrust boost for deeper space missions, better efficiency, and the rapid reusability needed to build a Mars city. Here’s Elon’s direct quote: “The Starship V4 ship will have 3 more vacuum engines, making the total stack engine count 42, as foretold in the prophecy” This upgrade unlocks: •Insane thrust — Pushing toward 10,000+ tons total, enabling heavier payloads for Moon landings and Mars cargo fleets. •Enhanced vacuum performance — More optimized engines for orbital and interplanetary maneuvers, reducing refueling needs. •Faster iterations — V4 builds on V3’s reliability, closing in on airline-like launch cadence for multiplanetary goals. •Prophecy power — 42 isn’t random—it’s the cosmic key to life, the universe, and everything… including humanity’s future off-Earth. Every engine added edges us closer to boots on Mars. The ultimate answer is clear: Starship is the way.