Japanese billionaire cancels star-studded moon trip Space X
What specific reasons did Yusaku Maezawa cite for canceling his planned moon trip aboard SpaceX's Starship?
Yusaku Maezawa cited the unfeasibility of launching the trip within 2023 and the uncertain schedule in the near term as the main reasons for canceling his planned moon trip aboard SpaceX's Starship. In a statement, Maezawa said that he could not plan his future in this situation and felt terrible making the crew members wait longer, which led to the difficult decision to cancel the project.
How did Maezawa communicate his decision to cancel the moon trip to the public and the crew members?
Maezawa communicated his decision to cancel the moon trip through a statement posted on the official website of the project, dearMoon, on Saturday1. In the statement, he explained that the launch within 2023 became unfeasible due to delays, and thus, he made the difficult decision to cancel the project. He also shared his apologies to those who were excited for the project to happen. Additionally, Maezawa echoed the statement in a post on X, a social media platform, where he further explained his reasons for canceling the project and apologized for any disappointment caused.
When was the trip originally scheduled, and what were the reasons for its delay?
The trip to the moon aboard SpaceX's rocket, Starship, was originally scheduled for 2023. However, delays made the timeline "unfeasible," prompting Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to cancel the project. The uncertain launch schedule and lack of clear schedule certainty in the near-term were cited as the reasons for the cancellation.