"Jeff Bezos Unveils Blue Origin's Lunar Lander for NASA's Moon Missions"

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Source: Ars Technica
"Jeff Bezos Unveils Blue Origin's Lunar Lander for NASA's Moon Missions"
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Blue Origin has unveiled a mock-up of its Blue Moon lander, designed to deliver cargo to the lunar surface, as a precursor to human landings. The Mark 1 variant can carry up to 3 metric tons of cargo and is intended to provide safe and affordable access to the Moon. Blue Origin plans to develop the larger Mark 2 lander for ferrying astronauts under contract to NASA. However, the schedule for NASA's Artemis program, which includes lunar landings, is uncertain due to various factors, including SpaceX's readiness and the development of necessary components.

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