# NASA Has a Safety Dispute With SpaceX Over Its Moon Lander. The Clock Is Running.

- slug: nasa-has-a-safety-dispute-with-spacex-over-its-moon-lander-the-clock-is-running
- date: 2026-04-19
- category: Space & Aerospace

The Starship lunar lander is 171 feet tall, has no backup egress if its elevator fails, and NASA and SpaceX disagree on a safety requirement neither agency will name. The review gate is in four months.

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