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Moon Base and Artemis
Source-backed map of NASA Artemis, SpaceX Starship HLS, lunar cargo language, and future moon-base concepts with strict labels.
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Starship HLS progress toward the Moon
On October 30, 2025, SpaceX reviewed Starship lunar-lander progress, including 49 completed HLS milestones, a 600-cubic-meter cabin claim, and 2026 targets for a long flight and a propellant transfer.
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NASA adds a second Starship lunar landing demo
On November 15, 2022, SpaceX said NASA had modified the Starship HLS contract to add an Artemis IV demonstration and a docking with Gateway.
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NASA selects Starship to land Artemis astronauts
On April 16, 2021, SpaceX said NASA had selected Starship as the lander to return astronauts to the Moon, and gave early prototype and Raptor test counts.