[NorthMountain]

That lander is a LOT bigger than the Apollo lander. IIRC, Von Braun originally wanted to launch the astronauts on one rocket and the lander on another. They would dock in Earth orbit, then head to the moon. We’re headed in that direction, especially if we want to use a lander like that.

BTW, the astronaut next to the lander leg: male or female?

(I know it’s just a drawing)

[PA Engineer]

BTW, the astronaut next to the lander leg: male or female?

You never know these days.

It does seem to be Von Braun's original concept. I don't understand the Lunar space station concept (article). They're going leaving the lander first stage on the moon and then dock or dock and then land. I would think they may want to design a reusable lander and shuttle the astronauts to the space station. Doesn't make sense.