Moon
Blue Moon Mark 2
Blue Origin-led crewed lunar lander for NASA's sustained Artemis missions.
In development under NASA's Sustaining Lunar Development contract. Public dates for its demonstration and first crewed use remain subject to the evolving Artemis schedule.
Official mission site ↗The mission
Blue Moon Mark 2 is the Blue Origin National Team's crewed lunar lander for NASA's Sustaining Lunar Development program. It is distinct from the smaller uncrewed Mark 1 Endurance cargo lander and is intended to transport astronauts between lunar orbit and the surface.
The launch
- Launch
- TBD
- Launch location
- Not documented
- Launch vehicle
- Not documented
- Orbit
- Lunar orbit and lunar surface
Mission timeline
NASA Sustaining Lunar Development selection
19 May 2023
NASA selected the Blue Origin National Team to develop a second Artemis human landing system.
Open milestone source ↗Objectives
- 01
Demonstrate a complete uncrewed lunar landing.
- 02
Carry astronauts from lunar orbit to the lunar south polar region.
- 03
Return crew from the surface to lunar orbit.
- 04
Support sustained Artemis science and exploration missions.
Spacecraft
Blue Moon Mark 2
Reusable-capable crew lander architecture developed for NASA Artemis missions.
- Manufacturer
- Blue Origin National Team
Gallery
One image from Blue Moon Mark 2.
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