Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans
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NASA wants to send humans back to the moon, but one hurdle standing in its way is how to provide power; these fuel cells could be the answer.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin​, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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NASA announces three new Moon missions as agency races to build permanent lunar base by end of 2026
NASA announces three new Moon missions as part of its Moon Base program, aiming to establish a permanent human presence on the lunar surface by 2026.
"This is when living and working on the Moon becomes a reality," NASA said about "humanity’s first lunar outpost."
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies.
Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.
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Firefly Aerospace CEO on winning $75 million NASA contract to deliver drones to moon's south pole
NASA is sending drones to the moon to help prepare for a permanent human presence. Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim, whose company just secured a $75 million contract with NASA to deliver four drones to the moon,
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NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman gets hometown honor from Baltimore County for Artemis II moon mission
Nearly 2 months after splashing down to Earth from the Artemis II mission to the moon, Baltimore County is celebrating hometown hero Reid Wiseman. The Baltimore County Council honored the NASA astronaut and Cockeysville native during a council meeting,
Despite the Blue Origin explosion setback for NASA this week, its plan to return to the moon took a giant leap forward, ordering rovers for its planned lunar base. Kris Van Cleave has more details.