Could Blue Origin Actually Beat SpaceX to the Moon?

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is finally setting some ambitious timelines, saying it plans to conduct an uncrewed Moon landing in as little as a year from now, deploying a demonstration version of its Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) cargo lander. This ramps up the space rivalry big time, putting Bezos … Read more

NASA Astronauts Won’t Return to the Moon This Year

NASA is dealing with a host of safety and technical issues related to the spacecraft that will fly astronauts to the Moon, forcing it to postpone two Artemis missions as it tries to resolve a number of logistical challenges. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon During a press conference on Tuesday, NASA announced … Read more

Heat Shield Issue Is in the Way of NASA’s Next Moon Mission

Nearly a year after an uncrewed Orion splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, NASA anticipates it still needs a few more months to resolve a lingering issue with the capsule’s heat shield before a crew can ride on board. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon During a recent meeting, NASA officials revealed that … Read more

SpaceX Raptor Engine Passes Chilly Check for Artemis Moon Mission

In preparation of touchdown people on the Moon as a part of the continuing Artemis program, SpaceX not too long ago ran a check of one in every of its lunar lander engines whereas simulating the chilly temperatures of house. Astronomers Might Quickly Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The non-public house enterprise … Read more