Critical Path

The engineering journey to Starship and beyond.

Critical Path — Plot

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.

• Release date
• July 10, 2026
• Runtime
• 34 min

Critical Path — Cast

Justin Styer Self Elon Musk Self (uncredited) Tim Southerton Self Bobby Peden Self

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Jenna Lowe Self Graham Kersey Self Suren Sanai Self Austin Dunbar Self