"SpaceX Starship Successfully Tests Docking System for NASA Moon Missions"

SpaceX and NASA completed over 200 docking scenarios with Starship hardware for moon missions, validating the lander's docking system through real-world testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The Artemis 3 mission, set for no earlier than 2026, will utilize the Starship lander to bring astronauts to the moon's south pole for a potential permanent settlement. SpaceX's progress with Starship has been a concern for NASA, with delays impacting the Artemis program, but the company has completed over 30 specific milestones for the Human Landing System contract.