SpaceX提交“精简版”登月计划

Core Points - SpaceX has submitted a "streamlined" lunar landing plan to NASA in response to recent dissatisfaction regarding the development progress of its crewed lunar lander [1][3] - The company claims to have achieved 49 "milestone" results, including tests for protection against micro-meteoroids and space debris, as well as demonstrations of lunar environmental control, life support, and thermal control systems [1] - SpaceX plans to conduct a long-duration flight test of its next-generation heavy-lift rocket, Starship, next year, along with complex refueling tests in space [1] Industry Context - NASA's acting administrator criticized SpaceX for delays in the development of the crewed lunar lander, leading to the decision to allow competitors like Blue Origin to participate in the lunar lander bidding [3] - SpaceX was awarded approximately $2.9 billion by NASA in 2021 for the development and manufacturing of the lunar lander [3] - The Artemis program, announced by the U.S. in 2019, has faced multiple delays in its missions due to significant technological development setbacks [3]