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NASA Outlines the Details of Artemis III and IV Missions

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Briefings

NASA confirmed Artemis III and IV timelines for 2027 and 2028, with Artemis III targeting a 14-17 day LEO mission using Blue Origin's New Glenn and SpaceX's Starship. Artemis IV plans include both Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn options, though Blue Origin's recent launch failure and SpaceX's uncrewed flight status create uncertainty. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated Artemis III is 90 days behind schedule but emphasized aggressive vendor collaboration to meet the 2028 goal.

Key points

• Artemis III mission targets a 14- to 17-day LEO flight in 2027 using Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and SpaceX's Starship for orbital testing.
• Artemis IV plans include two distinct mission configurations: one using Starship for human landing system (HLS) and another using Blue Origin's New Glenn with a Mark 2 lander.

Context

NASA aims to return US astronauts to the Moon in 2028, with Artemis III and IV targeting flights in 2027 and 2028 respectively. The agency is actively working with vendors to accelerate supply chains and meet its self-imposed timeline despite challenges.

Limitations

Evidence covers Artemis III and IV mission details but lacks confirmation on which company will lead the historic lunar landing attempt. Blue Origin's New Glenn has not returned to flight since its May explosion, and SpaceX's first uncrewed Starship flight occurred in September, creating uncertainty about readiness timelines.

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