NASA Considers SpaceX Starship To Replace Boeing's SLS For Lunar Transit

NASA is considering replacing Boeing's Space Launch System (SLS) with SpaceX's Starship for lunar transit missions, following ongoing delays and rising costs associated with the SLS, which averages around $4 billion per launch. A meeting with representatives from Blue Origin, Boeing, and SpaceX is scheduled for March 24 to discuss these potential changes. If approved, the SLS will still be used to launch the Orion crew capsule into Earth's orbit. Additionally, SpaceX recently acquired Musk's AI startup xAI, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion amid plans for an IPO in June.