The SpaceX Falcon 9 could be used to launch Crew Dragon to LEO, followed by a crew transfer to HLS/Starship for the lunar leg instead of using SLS and Orion. However, for long-term sustainability and cost-efficiency, transitioning to a full-Starship system makes more sense, as it eliminates dependencies and maximizes reuse. Zubrin’s Gray Dragon Plan ...

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