Can anyone realistically challenge SpaceX’s launch supremacy?
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Elon Musk's new role as a government waste-cutter raises questions about NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The SLS, designed for Moon missions, has cost over $30 billion and launched only once. SpaceX's Starship, a cheaper and more capable alternative, presents a potential conflict of interest since Musk leads both SpaceX and the waste-cutting effort. This situation highlights the competition between government-funded and commercial space programs, potentially impacting NASA's future lunar plans.
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