NASA has announced three upcoming lunar missions to the Moon's South Pole, starting with Moon Base I launching no earlier than fall 2026. These missions will utilize Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to deliver scientific instruments for studying lunar surface interactions and preparing for the crewed Artemis landing in 2028. These initial missions represent the first of over a dozen planned lunar missions to be announced this year.
Background
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence, with the long-term goal of preparing for future human missions to Mars. The program involves international and commercial partners, including companies like Blue Origin.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- May 27, 2026 at 06:24 AM
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- 7.0 / 10