Critical Path (2026)

The engineering journey to Starship and beyond.

Critical Path offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the engineering marvel that is the SpaceX Starship program. The documentary details the iterative design philosophy, the high-stakes testing, and the relentless drive to build the largest and most powerful rocket ever flown. From the first conceptual sketches to the atmospheric re-entry and landing attempts, this film chronicles the single, complex path of innovation required to make life multi-planetary.

Cast (10)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Justin Styer

Self

Elon Musk

Self (uncredited)

Tim Southerton

Self

Bobby Peden

Self

J

Jenna Lowe

Self

Graham Kersey

Self

Suren Sanai

Self

Austin Dunbar

Self

Thomas Burghardt

Self

Rami Hamati

Self

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