"NASA Conducts Extensive Testing of 200 Docking Scenarios for Artemis 3 Mission"

NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, has conducted over 200 docking tests between the Starship landing module and the NASA orbiting spacecraft for the Artemis 3 mission, aiming to validate the computer models of the lunar landing module docking system. The tests involved various approach angles and speeds, demonstrating the Starship system's capability for a 'soft capture' while acting as an active docking mechanism, laying the groundwork for long-term scientific exploration on the Moon.