SpaceX and NASA have set ambitious goals for the Starship rocket. NASA aims to utilize Starship for the final leg of the journey to return astronauts to the moon as part of the Artemis program, marking the first moon landing in five decades. To achieve this, NASA awarded SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract in 2021, followed by an additional $1 billion deal.
According to NASA's latest timeline, the first crewed moon landing using Starship could occur as early as mid-2027. Beyond the moon, Starship plays a crucial role in SpaceX's mission to transport humans to Mars. The ultimate objective is to establish humans as a multi-planetary species, ensuring a backup plan for humanity in case Earth becomes uninhabitable.
