NASA reveals lunar lander timelines for SpaceX and Blue Origin

NASA outlined development schedules for SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers at the IAC in Antalya. Artemis III, targeted for Q3 2027, will send four astronauts on Orion to LEO to dock with test landers, while the first crewed lunar landing moves to Artemis IV in early 2028.

• Artemis III is targeted for Q3 2027 with four astronauts aboard Orion
• First crewed moon landing shifted to Artemis IV in early 2028
• SpaceX must demo orbital propellant transfer and an uncrewed lunar landing by end of 2027
• Blue Origin's 16-meter Blue Moon MK2 uses three BE-7 engines and a full test vehicle