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A space scientist warns that SpaceX's plan to retire the Falcon 9 rocket to focus on Starship development could harm the commercial space industry that Falcon 9 helped establish.
NASA's safety panel estimates SpaceX's Artemis Moon landing mission requires 22 orbital refueling launches, contradicting Elon Musk's expectations.
Elon Musk has disputed NASA's safety panel estimate that 22 launches may be needed for Starship to support lunar landings, claiming the actual number will be 6 to 8 launches.
SpaceX declined military launch contracts, while a NASA safety panel indicated Starship may need up to 22 refuelings for lunar landing; PLD Space's Miura 5 rocket approaches final integration.
SpaceX has released a demonstration of its plan to catch Starship's upper stage, with the attempt potentially occurring within the next month.
