When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines, updates Artemis III plans
NASA has outlined updated timelines for SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop their lunar landers for the Artemis program. Key demonstrations, including orbital refueling and uncrewed landings, are scheduled through 2028 to prepare for future crewed missions.
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These milestones are critical for the success of the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon and establish a sustainable presence.
Missions Artemis When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update) News By Josh Dinner Published 21 October 2026 If NASA's timeline holds, there are going to be some exciting launches over the next 12 months.
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Click for next article (Image credit: Blue Origin/SpaceX) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NASA has revealed new details about its plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon, outlining a series of upcoming milestones for SpaceX and Blue Origin as both companies race to ready their lunar landers for the agency's Artemis program .
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