LG Energy Solution to supply batteries for SpaceX's Starship: reports

This photo shows LG Energy Solutions factory in Wrocław Poland Courtesy of LG Energy Solution — This photo shows LG Energy Solution's factory in Wrocław, Poland. Courtesy of LG Energy Solution

SEOUL, November 11 (AJP) - South Korea's leading battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution, is reportedly set to supply batteries for spacecraft developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

According to news reports, the company's cylindrical lithium-ion batteries will power SpaceX's next-generation Starship, which completed its fifth orbital test flight last month.

SpaceX, which has traditionally relied on in-house battery production, plans to use the spacecraft for its Mars exploration missions and NASA's Artemis lunar program.

LG Energy Solution has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

The deal comes as LG Energy Solution, already a supplier to Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla Inc., seeks to diversify its portfolio amid slowing growth in the electric vehicle market.

The company has been expanding its presence in non-automotive sectors, including energy storage systems.

Kim Dong-young davekim0807@ajupress.com

LG Energy Solution to supply batteries for SpaceX's Starship: reports

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