Japanese Billionaire Cancels SpaceX Moon Mission
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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled the private dearMoon mission with SpaceX due to uncertainties about the readiness of the Starship rocket. Initially planned for a 2023 launch, the mission faced delays as Starship has yet to complete an orbital test flight. The cancellation surprised some crew members, and SpaceX's focus has shifted towards other projects, including NASA's Artemis program. Maezawa's net worth has also halved since the project's announcement.
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