SMRTR TechJun 30, 2026Hacker News

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30B moon base

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NASA is pushing forward on a $30 billion moon base plan, awarding $590 million to Astrobotic, Firefly, and Intuitive Machines for four lunar cargo missions. A setback emerged after Blue Origin's rocket exploded, potentially delaying a key lander, but NASA says it's actively exploring backup launch options to stay on schedule.

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