Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions
NASA has selected Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to conduct the first of three uncrewed lunar missions aimed at establishing a $20 billion moon base. The missions are set to take place this year, following the successful Artemis II mission that reignited interest in lunar exploration. NASA's administrator emphasized an iterative approach to the project, focusing on testing systems and reducing risks for future human landings.
- ▪NASA announced plans for three uncrewed lunar missions this year to begin construction of a moon base.
- ▪Blue Origin was selected to conduct the first mission, receiving $230.4 million for support.
- ▪The agency aims to demonstrate critical capabilities that will reduce risks for future human landings.
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Nasa’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, speaks during a news conference in Washington DC on Tuesday, to outline plans for lunar base. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNasa’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, speaks during a news conference in Washington DC on Tuesday, to outline plans for lunar base. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesNasaNasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missionsThree lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon base Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Richard LuscombeTue 26 May 2026 16.14 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 16.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNasa announced on Tuesday ambitious plans for three uncrewed lunar missions…
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