"Blue Origin's Lunar Lander Prototype Unveiled by Jeff Bezos for NASA"

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"Blue Origin's Lunar Lander Prototype Unveiled by Jeff Bezos for NASA"
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Blue Origin has revealed a full-sized mockup of its Blue Moon lunar lander prototype, which will be used to test technologies for a crewed version being developed for NASA's Artemis program. The lander, called Blue Moon Mark 1, is designed to deliver three tons of cargo to the lunar surface. The first flight, known as the "Pathfinder Mission," will test critical systems such as the BE-7 engine, cryogenic fluid power, avionics, and precision landing. Blue Origin is also developing a terrain relative navigation system to ensure precise landings. The company did not disclose launch dates for the Pathfinder Mission or future Blue Moon Mark 1 landers.

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