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NASA and commercial partners speed work on landers for 2028 Moon missions

For its 2028 Moon missions, NASA is working with Blue Origin and SpaceX to speed development of crewed landers. The agency and the two commercial providers have simplified designs and revised operating plans. This work fits NASA’s goals of bringing people back to the lunar surface and establishing a long-term presence there.

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NASA and commercial partners speed work on landers for 2028 Moon missions
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What to know

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    NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX have simplified designs for future crewed lunar landers.

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    Operating plans have also changed, with development focused on 2028 Moon missions.

Why it matters

These changes relate to NASA’s goals for crewed Moon missions and a long-term human presence on the lunar surface.

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