- Global competition for lunar presence and deep space exploration
- Blue Origin, Firefly, and ASTROLab are contributing components and services for the new lunar outpost under the Artemis program.
- ASTROLab was selected as a key supplier for the lunar rover program and is developing Clv-1 for surface operations on the lunar South Pole.
- A long-term strategy was unveiled regarding the space program, including collaboration on lunar vehicle development, establishing sustained human presence at the lunar south pole, and future missions to Mars.
NASA is driving the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, which is required before missions can proceed to Mars.
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NASA is driving the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, which is required before missions can proceed to Mars.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- American companies are partnering for lunar payloads, with Artemis findings informing future Mars mission planning.Sub-event
- LMT secured contracts for Mars exploration spacecraft while facing challenges due to Artemis mission delays.Sub-event
- Air Products supplies hydrogen for Artemis missions, aiming to return humans since the Apollo era.Sub-event
- Executive Order 14369 guides agency strategic focus, setting the goal of establishing a lunar base.Sub-event
Lunar presence is the necessary precursor to future missions targeting Mars.1 source
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A long-term strategy was unveiled regarding the space program, including collaboration on lunar vehicle development, establishing sustained human presence at the lunar south pole, and future missions to Mars.Also in this story
- SPEARS project, supported by Glenn Research Center, aims to support sustained human presence on the Moon.
- NASA plans to land an American astronaut on the Moon.
- JPL prepares spacecraft for shipment to launch site and demonstrates readiness for commercial lunar exploration.
- Seismic findings from joint research between the University of Maryland and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory reduce costs and inform future lunar exploration strategies.
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