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SpaceX and Blue Origin both submitted plans to get astronauts back to the moon faster, NASA says
SpaceX proposes a streamlined Starship mission plan aiming to accelerate NASA's Artemis 3 moon landing with 49 milestones completed under the Human Landing System contract.
- On Thursday, SpaceX published a blog titled 'To the Moon and Beyond' proposing a simplified Artemis 3 plan to accelerate lunar return and enhance crew safety.
- Last week, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said the agency will reopen the Artemis 3 lander competition, citing Starship's development delays and prompting social-media attacks from Elon Musk, SpaceX founder and CEO.
- Having completed 49 HLS milestones, SpaceX notes Starship has flown 11 uncrewed test flights but must still demonstrate orbital flight and propellant transfer tests targeted next year.
- NASA said it is evaluating acceleration plans from SpaceX and Blue Origin, with SpaceX having received approximately $2.7 billion under the HLS contract.
- In broader context, SpaceX points to its private investment of over $30 billion, self-funding 90% of Starship development and highlights its 100 metric tons lunar payload capacity amid competition from China.
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union-bulletin.comAfter NASA pressure, SpaceX promises speedier timeline for Starship moon lander
After acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy this month called out SpaceX for Starship delays, Elon Musk’s company has come back with an update defending its progress and offering a speedier plan to get astronauts back on the moon as part of the Artemis program.
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SpaceX defends Starship amid concerns as NASA considers backup plan for Artemis 3 moon mission
SpaceX defends its Starship rocket's capabilities for NASA's Artemis 3 moon mission amid reports of NASA exploring backup options. The company presented a "simplified" plan to NASA, aiming for a faster return to the Moon while enhancing crew safety. Former NASA administrators have urged reconsideration of reliance on Starship due to development complexities and delays.
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