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SpaceX Targets 2027 Lunar Landing Amidst China Competition

2/8/2026

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Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) plans a March 2027 uncrewed lunar landing, prioritizing the Moon over Mars.
The shift follows increased competition from China in lunar exploration.
SpaceX's decision follows its agreement to acquire xAI, valuing the company at $1 trillion.
The next-generation Starship is being developed for Moon and Mars missions.
No astronauts have visited the Moon since NASA's Apollo mission in 1972.

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Story summary

Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) plans a March 2027 uncrewed lunar landing, prioritizing the Moon over Mars.
The shift follows increased competition from China in lunar exploration.
SpaceX's decision follows its agreement to acquire xAI, valuing the company at $1 trillion.
The next-generation Starship is being developed for Moon and Mars missions.
No astronauts have visited the Moon since NASA's Apollo mission in 1972.