Originally Posted by
TURIN
Orion has been ready for years, SLS is the delaying factor. If they don't get that up and running soon, Space X will pick up the pieces. It's all politics and money.
I'll bet my next paycheck that, given the opportunity, SpaceX could fit an upgraded upper stage to Falcon Heavy, put Orion (or an upgraded Crew Dragon) on top, and be on the moon before NASA and Boeing get SLS off the ground on its first test flight.