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Starship will push Orion to the moon
Elon Musk Podcast
SpaceX's Starship is central to the artemis program, with updated timelines targeting a propellant transfer test in 2026, an uncrewed landing in 2027, and a crewed lunar mission by September 2028. Technical advancements include the debut of the Starship V3 architecture , which features enhanced Raptor 3 engines and a "pusher" configuration to transport the Orion spacecraft. Beyond government contracts, the texts detail commercial spaceflight initiatives , including planned lunar and Martian flybys commanded by private citizens. Significant attention is given to the logistical hurdles of orbital refueling and the development of large-scale habitable cabins for long-term surface stays. Finally, the sources document the economic strategy of lowering deep-space cargo costs to stimulate a self-sustaining lunar industry.
View originalSpaceX's Starship is central to the artemis program, with updated timelines targeting a propellant transfer test in 2026, an uncrewed landing in 2027, and a crewed lunar mission by September 2028. Technical advancements include the debut of the Starship V3 architecture , which features enhanced Raptor 3 engines and a "pusher" configuration to transport the Orion spacecraft. Beyond government contracts, the texts detail commercial spaceflight initiatives , including planned lunar and Martian flybys commanded by private citizens. Significant attention is given to the logistical hurdles of orbital refueling and the development of large-scale habitable cabins for long-term surface stays. Finally, the sources document the economic strategy of lowering deep-space cargo costs to stimulate a self-sustaining lunar industry.
- Published
- July 7, 2026
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- active
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- 4801692bd0bbf36879880e36fbeb0e93378c7dd95192b483a5fc6a0c97214a5b
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- starship-will-push-orion-to-the-moon--entry_22f092bb4b77b474068bb322ef76
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- entry_22f092bb4b77b474068bb322ef76