Jeff Bezos sets sights on 2026 Moon landing as Blue Origin challenges SpaceX
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Blue Origin unveiled its MK1 lunar lander, targeting a Moon landing near the south pole's Shackleton crater in early 2026, potentially beating SpaceX to achieve a successful lunar touchdown. This development creates pressure on SpaceX as delays with its Starship program push back NASA's Artemis missions, giving Blue Origin a potential opportunity to replace SpaceX as NASA's lunar landing provider.
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