NASA Artemis Missions and Cargo Landers

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
NASA plans to use cargo landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver heavy equipment to the Moon in support of its Artemis missions. SpaceX will deliver a pressurized rover in 2032, and Blue Origin will deliver a lunar surface habitat in 2033.

Key Points

  • SpaceX and Blue Origin will provide cargo landers for NASA's Artemis missions
  • SpaceX to deliver pressurized rover in 2032, Blue Origin to deliver lunar habitat in 2033
  • Cargo landers capable of carrying 26,000-33,000 pounds of equipment
  • Mission flexibility and scientific opportunity emphasized

Pros

  • Increased mission flexibility with two lunar lander providers
  • Regular cadence of Moon landings for continued discovery
  • Enhanced exploration capabilities with pressurized rover and lunar habitat