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SpaceX and Blue Origin say they could have their spacecraft ready for the next Artemis mission in late 2027.
SpaceX and Blue Origin now project their Artemis landers will be ready in late 2027.
KEY POINTS
- Artemis III will only rendezvous with lunar landers in Earth orbit, not attempt a Moon landing.
- NASA is deciding whether Artemis III will dock with Starship, Blue Moon, or both landers.
- NASA may save an SLS upper stage by keeping Artemis III in low-Earth orbit for lander tests.
- Axiom's commercial spacesuit may be tested on Artemis III or sent to the ISS next year.
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