# The Blue Moon MK1 is an unmanned craft that will land on the Moon.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-06 · The Indian Express*

## Key points

- Blue Origin's Blue Moon MK1 lander will autonomously demonstrate accurate lunar landing at the Moon's south pole.
- MK1 will test cryogenic propellant systems and include experiments like Stereo Cameras for plume-surface studies.
- The mission's results will directly inform the design of the crewed Blue Moon Mark 2 lunar lander.
- Testing was enabled by a NASA–Blue Origin Space Act Agreement, accelerating development with NASA resources.

**Companies:** Nasa, Blue Origin
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/blue-origins-cargo-moon-lander-moves-closer-to-launch-after-nasa-testing-10675952/)

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