Blue Origin races to have lunar lander ready for NASA's Artemis era
Blue Origin is preparing its Blue Moon lunar lander for an uncrewed mission to the moon's south pole potentially by the end of 2026, ahead of NASA's Artemis III mission in 2027. The company is testing the lander at facilities in Texas and Cape Canaveral, with plans to launch on a New Glenn rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Blue Origin is nearing readiness for its lunar lander mission. The Blue Moon spacecraft is undergoing testing at facilities in Texas and Cape Canaveral. The company plans to launch an uncrewed mission to the moon's south pole potentially by the end of 2026. The lander, nicknamed Endurance, recently completed modal testing to measure its response to launch conditions. Blue Origin will test the launch vehicle separation system and communications system before performing a wet dress rehearsal. The mission is part of NASA's Artemis program, with the Artemis III mission scheduled for 2027.
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