NASA's Moon mission hangs by thread as SpaceX faces bankruptcy
SpaceX's Starship project is feeling the heat after nine failed test flights, with an important 10th launch set for Sunday, August 24, 2025.
NASA is banking on Starship to land astronauts on the Moon in just over two years, but each prototype costs hundreds of millions—putting real strain on SpaceX's finances and investor confidence.
Backup rocket
Starship isn't just about Moon missions—it's also key for launching Starlink satellites, which help fund SpaceX.
Elon Musk has openly warned that if things don't turn around soon, bankruptcy could be on the table.
With so much riding on this rocket, NASA and Congress have allocated $4 billion for NASA and Boeing's Space Launch System as a contingency plan.
All eyes are now on this next launch to see if Starship can finally deliver.