# NASA Panel Says Moon Landing Needs 22 Launches

https://gizmodo.com/nasa-safety-panel-says-a-starship-moon-landing-needs-22-launches-musk-has-a-very-different-number-2000830441

NASA's safety panel says a Starship moon landing needs 22 launches. SpaceX's plan requires topping off an orbital fuel depot multiple times. Musk proposes a different number.

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Created: 2026-10-26T14:30:53.799316+00:00

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Original source: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-safety-panel-says-a-starship-moon-landing-needs-22-launches-musk-has-a-very-different-number-2000830441