Topic: moon landing
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Trump Pledges 2028 Moon Landing, Lunar Base by 2030
The directive accelerates crewed lunar exploration, aiming to land humans on the Moon by 2028 and establish a permanent base by 2030, while emphasizing commercial partnerships. It deprioritizes a near-term crewed Mars mission in favor of achievable lunar milestones to solidify U.S. leadership in ...
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Blue Origin Vows to 'Move Heaven and Earth' for NASA's Moon Mission
Blue Origin is committed to accelerating NASA's lunar return, with CEO Dave Limp emphasizing their readiness to support a faster American mission to the Moon through new concepts. The urgency is driven by concerns that China may land humans on the Moon before the U.S., prompting NASA to reopen th...
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SpaceX's Simplified Starship Sparks Moon Landing Delay Concerns
SpaceX has released a progress report on its NASA contract to transport astronauts to the Moon, positioning itself as a central enabler for NASA's Artemis program aimed at sustainable lunar presence and future Mars missions. Elon Musk criticizes the Artemis program for lacking ambition and focusi...
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NASA Chief "Angry" Over Claims China Will Beat US to the Moon
NASA's interim chief Sean Duffy expressed frustration and determination to beat China to the Moon after testimony suggested the U.S. might lose the new lunar race. Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine warned Congress that China is ahead in the space race and could achieve a crewed Moon landi...
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