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SpaceX is gearing up to test transferring propellant between orbiting Starships as early as March next year. This technical milestone is a crucial step towards demonstrating an uncrewed landing of a Starship on the moon under NASA’s Artemis program.
### NASA’s Hope for Starship
NASA sees Starship as not only transforming the commercial space industry but also as a key element in returning humans to the moon. The agency has awarded SpaceX a substantial contract for two human-rated Starship vehicles, with plans for astronauts to land on the lunar surface in September 2026.
### Collaboration with NASA
Kent Chojnacki, deputy manager of NASA’s Human Landing System program, emphasized the importance of closely monitoring Starship’s test campaign. SpaceX has already achieved significant milestones, such as catching the Super Heavy rocket booster mid-air using innovative methods.
### Future Plans
SpaceX’s upcoming ship-to-ship propellant transfer demonstration in early 2025 will be a significant step towards enabling the transport of large payloads beyond Earth’s sphere. NASA astronauts are providing input on Starship’s interior design, with plans for a Critical Design Review to certify compliance with system requirements.
### Conclusion
With careful planning and collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, the goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2026 is within reach. Exciting developments lie ahead as the Starship program continues to push boundaries in space exploration.
