NASA and SpaceX Successfully Test Starship’s Lunar Lander Docking System

NASA and SpaceX have successfully tested the docking system for the Artemis III mission, which will enable astronauts to transfer between the Orion spacecraft and the Starship HLS for lunar landings.

This system, based on the Dragon 2 docking technology, will facilitate future crew transfers to the lunar surface and from lunar orbit to the Gateway space station. Over 200 docking scenarios were tested, proving the system’s capability for a smooth transfer.