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Starship engine failure threatens NASA moon mission timeline

Original: SpaceX's Starship engine failure could impact NASA's moon mission objectives

A SpaceX Starship engine failure could affect NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon, according to a Reuters report. NASA is relying on a modified version of Starship as the lunar lander for its Artemis program, and any setback to the vehicle's development risks pushing back landing dates that are already under pressure. The failure adds to concerns about how quickly SpaceX can ready the rocket for lunar missions.

Why now: The failure raises fresh doubts about whether Starship will be ready in time for NASA's Artemis moon landings.

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