Elon Musk Podcast Will NASA cancel their Moon Rocket?
Feb 9, 2025
The podcast dives into NASA's precarious situation with the Space Launch System and the looming uncertainty of its cancellation. Insights reveal how Boeing's role could be pivotal in the future of lunar missions. The discussion shifts to NASA's potential partnership with SpaceX and Blue Origin, showcasing the benefits of commercial rockets. Political decisions are highlighted, along with the risks of job losses and the evolving landscape of space exploration. Will NASA adapt to the private sector's advancements? The future of human spaceflight hangs in the balance!
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SLS Cancellation Impact
- NASA's SLS rocket, built with legacy Space Shuttle systems, faces potential cancellation.
- This could shift reliance to SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin for the Artemis program.
Starship as Lunar Station
- SpaceX's Starship could be used as a temporary lunar station due to its large size.
- Astronauts would rendezvous with Starship in orbit via a Dragon capsule launched on a Falcon 9.
SLS Cost Concerns
- SLS's high cost, around $3 billion annually, is a key factor in its potential cancellation.
- SpaceX and Blue Origin offer reusable rockets at a fraction of the cost.