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SpaceX provided an update on their Human Landing System (HLS), which is pivotal to NASA's Artemis lunar program. The current mission architecture involves multiple spacecraft, including Orion, which transports astronauts from Earth to lunar orbit, with the Starship acting as the lunar lander. Elon Musk and SpaceX are advocating for a simplified, more efficient approach that reduces complexity and enhances safety—a stark contrast to the traditionally convoluted lunar mission plans.