NASA Picks SpaceX for Artemis Human Lunar Lander Development

NASA has just released their selection for the space vehicle taking our astronauts back to the moon as part of their Artemis Human Lander System! THis is great news for SpaceX, and places them in the top tier category, so every test flight will have all eyes on! SN15 is the next test flight set for sometime next week (Week of April 18th)... I will keep you all posted as to the details as we get closer to launch...

Here is NASA's statement:

"NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and the agency has selected SpaceX to continue development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next two American astronauts to the lunar surface.

The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth."

Let us all wish SpaceX well in their testing for Artemis!

ENjoy,
Kerry
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