NASA prepares Artemis II rocket for moon launch
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NASA weighs Starship for lunar transport as SLS role faces scrutiny
NASA is restructuring how it plans to send astronauts to the Moon, giving SpaceX’s Starship a broader role in lunar transportation while the Space Launch System rocket built by Boeing faces growing questions about cost and schedule.
NASA is proposing SpaceX Starship now handles translunar injection (TLI) propulsion and the full landing role, while SLS/Orion is limited to LEO only.
The Starship rocket could take on a central role in the Artemis missions, propelling astronauts to lunar orbit and landing them on the surface.