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NASA's Artemis 3 mission will test both SpaceX and Blue Origin moon landers in 2027, setting the stage for humanity's return to the lunar surface. Two companies founded by rival billionaires will prove their spacecraft can safely transport astronauts.
NASA's historic Mississippi test facility that helped humans reach the Moon in the 1960s is firing back to life for the next generation of lunar missions. Blue Origin will test its New Glenn rocket at the legendary site starting this fall.
NASA will test two commercial Moon landers in Earth orbit during 2027, rehearsing crucial docking maneuvers before astronauts land on the lunar surface in 2028. The practice mission gives SpaceX and Blue Origin a chance to prove their spacecraft are ready for humanity's return to the Moon.
Just days after a devastating rocket explosion, Blue Origin's CEO announced an ambitious six-month timeline to rebuild and return to flight. Despite skepticism, the company has federal support and a solid plan forward.
After a devastating launchpad explosion threatened to derail moon missions for years, Blue Origin's leader says the company will be back in action within months. The repair timeline could determine the future of NASA's lunar program and Amazon's satellite internet plans.
NASA just showed off the first rovers and landers heading to the moon's south pole, bringing us closer to a permanent lunar base by 2030. Two private companies won contracts to build solar-powered vehicles that will scout terrain before astronauts arrive.
NASA is building humanity's first lunar base, ordering landers, rovers, and drones just weeks after astronauts completed a record-breaking moon flyby. The base could host permanent crews by the 2030s, paving the way for Mars missions.
NASA announced plans for three lunar missions in 2025 to begin building a $20 billion moon base, with Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin leading the first mission. The project marks a new era of public-private partnerships aimed at establishing humanity's permanent presence on the moon.
NASA has announced ambitious plans to build a permanent base at the Moon's south pole, complete with nuclear power, robotic explorers, and housing for astronauts. Companies including Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will help make humanity's return to the Moon a reality.
NASA astronauts now have a full-scale Blue Moon lander mockup to train in at Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. The arrival marks a major milestone in the Artemis program's quest to establish a permanent moon presence.
NASA just received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's lunar lander cabin and is starting astronaut training this week. The space agency is racing toward a 2028 moon landing with ambitious timelines for both Blue Origin and SpaceX.
NASA just received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's lunar lander crew cabin and is starting astronaut training for humanity's return to the moon. The 15-foot cabin marks a major step toward the 2028 moon landing goal.