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Starship to the Moon: Musk says it takes 6 to 8 launches, not 22

Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Teslarati · teslarati.com

A NASA safety panel member cited an estimate of around 22 flights; Musk replied that the actual number will be more like 6 to 8.

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