NASA Plans Cargo Transport Missions to the Moon with SpaceX and Blue Origin

NASAwhich will return humanity to the Moon Artemis missions in the scope of, SpaceX ve Blue Origin is preparing for a huge collaboration with. The agency aims to carry heavy equipment to the Moon using the special cargo landing systems of the two companies.

NASA, Elon Musk’s company SpaceX, Starship cargo lander through a pressurized lunar vehicle no earlier than 2032 He wanted him to deliver it to the lunar surface. This vehicle will provide critical support for freedom of movement and exploration for astronauts on the Moon as part of Artemis missions.

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, plans to land a mission on the Moon’s surface by 2033. habitat habitat He was assigned to carry it. This habitat will create a basic structure for astronauts to carry out long-term studies on the Moon.

Two-Way Cooperation in Artemis Missions

NASA has previously selected both SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop manned landing systems for Artemis missions. SpaceX, Artemis III; Blue Origin ise Artemis V will use these systems in their duties. However, this cooperation will not be limited to manned systems. The two companies will be able to transport 26,000 to 33,000 pounds (about 12 to 15 tons) of equipment and supplies, NASA said. mission to develop cargo landing vehicles He also gave.

NASA’s Stephen D. Creech, Deputy Director of the Moon to Mars Programworking with two different companies, mission flexibility and continuity of regular Moon landings He emphasized that it is critical for

The existence of two providers with different approaches provides a great advantage for scientific discoveries and new opportunities.

NASA to both SpaceX and Blue Origin in early 2025 will make official calls for proposals for cargo transportation. announced.