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NASA Reports SpaceX's Starship Delayed Until 2028 Moon Missions

3/11/2026

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NASA's inspector general says SpaceX's Starship has faced at least two years of delays since its 2021 moon-lander selection.
The delays mean Starship needs more time to overcome remaining challenges before carrying humans to the moon.
NASA recently added an Artemis test mission and cited technical difficulties faced by its contractors.
SpaceX plans two crewed moon landings starting in 2028, with Blue Origin pursuing similar missions.

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NASA's inspector general says SpaceX's Starship has faced at least two years of delays since its 2021 moon-lander selection.
The delays mean Starship needs more time to overcome remaining challenges before carrying humans to the moon.
NASA recently added an Artemis test mission and cited technical difficulties faced by its contractors.
SpaceX plans two crewed moon landings starting in 2028, with Blue Origin pursuing similar missions.