SpaceX Only Lunar Missions After Artemis 3
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#6ZBMM)
The SpaceX Falcon 9 could be used to launch Crew Dragon to LEO, followed by a crew transfer to HLS/Starship for the lunar leg instead of using SLS and Orion. However, for long-term sustainability and cost-efficiency, transitioning to a full-Starship system makes more sense, as it eliminates dependencies and maximizes reuse. Zubrin's Gray Dragon Plan ...