NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time?
Space.com • 5/5/2026
Summary
NASA aims to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. The success of this mission depends on two unproven commercial landers: SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon. Both landers are facing significant technical and timeline challenges.
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