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I've read various statements which say that Dragon can land on the Moon, such as http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/mars-ahead-spacex-unveils-dragon-v2-capsul
by dalke 10y ago
I've read various statements which say that Dragon can land on the Moon, such as http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/mars-ahead-spacex-unveils-dragon-v2-capsule-astronaut-trips-n118116 http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/mars-ahead-spacex-unvei... :
> Musk has said a fully loaded Dragon could even be sent to make a touchdown on the moon or Mars
or https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/04/spacex-debut-red-dragon-2018-mars-mission/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/04/spacex-debut-red-dra... :
> “With Dragon launched on a Falcon Heavy, it can go pretty much anywhere in the solar system, because that’s a heck of a big rocket,” he continued.
> “Dragon, with the heat shield, parachutes and propulsive landing capability, is able to land on a planet that has higher entry heating, like Mars. It can also land on the Moon, or potentially conduct a Europa mission.”
How does that fit with the statement "Dragon doesn't have enough delta-V to land on the moon"?