Lunar Mission
NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy announced plans to broaden the competition for developing a human lunar lander, citing delays by SpaceX and the need to beat China to the Moon. The move acknowledges that the agency's 2027 crewed landing target is unachievable. Duffy's statements came during television appearances aimed at securing his leadership role.
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NASA has awarded Blue Origin a contract to transport its VIPER rover to the Moon's south pole. The deal, part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aims to explore potential water ice resources. The mission is set for late 2024.