https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/musk-disputes-nasa-safety-panel-s-lunar-launch-estimatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/musk-disputes-nasa-safety-panel-s-lunar-launch-estimateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/musk-disputes-nasa-safety-panel-s-lunar-launch-estimates#u159634Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:16:15 +0000Elon Musk has publicly disputed an estimate by a NASA safety panel regarding the number of Starship launches required for SpaceX to complete a Moon landing. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel calculated that 22 Starship launches would be necessary to support the lunar mission. Musk rejected this figure, stating that the estimate is way too high. The disagreement centers on lunar lander refueling demands and the architectural requirements needed to execute the mission successfully. Meanwhile, SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to explore a potential mega-merger.Why it mattersThe d