NASA Safety Panel Says a Starship Moon Landing Needs 22 Launches. Musk Has a Very Different Number
A NASA safety panel member disclosed that SpaceX's plan to return astronauts to the Moon requires multiple orbital fuel depot refuelings—approximately 22 separate launches for a single mission. This assessment differs significantly from Musk's own estimates, highlighting ongoing disagreements between NASA oversight bodies and SpaceX about mission feasibility and scope.
Key points
- NASA safety panel: 22 launches needed for one Moon landing mission
- Plan involves multiple orbital fuel depot refuelings
- Disagreement between NASA and Musk on mission requirements
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