WHY THE MOON IS THE CRITICAL STEPPING STONE FOR SPACE X – ELON’S LATEST TAKE@elonmusk and SpaceX are heavily focused on the Moon right now — not because it’s the final destination, but because it is the best near-term proving ground that makes Mars realistic.Key benefits SpaceX gains by prioritizing the Moon:• Must-prove orbital refuelingThe Moon is the first real destination that actually requires full ship-to-ship propellant transfer in orbit. It’s a much shorter, lower-risk mission than Mars, so you get ...