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Despite these challenges, NASA remains focused on its primary directive: safety. The agency is meticulously reviewing every aspect of the mission to ensure astronaut well-being and completeness in mission execution. A critical future component of Artemis is the collaboration with SpaceX’s Starship. NASA is contemplating launching Starship alongside Artemis II to simulate maneuvers necessary for the first crewed moon landing planned under Artemis III. This strategy could furnish invaluable insights and facilitate a smoother transition into more complex moon missions.