SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Over Mars Mission

SpaceX told investors it is delaying Mars missions and prioritizing an uncrewed lunar landing targeted for March 2027, the Wall Street Journal reported. The shift follows NASA pressure over Artemis contracts, technical hurdles like orbital refueling, and an xAI merger valuing the combined company at $1.25 trillion. The move reshapes Starship timelines and intensifies competition with Blue Origin.
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