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NASA speeds up Artemis to return to the Moon in 2028 with docking tests in Earth orbit

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NASA accelerated the timeline of its Artemis program to return to the Moon before the end of 2028. Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed that Artemis III will launch in mid-2027 with four astronauts (three Americans and one Italian) who will spend two weeks in low Earth orbit practicing dockings with the landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. The plan includes simplified spacesuits and a permanent base near the lunar south pole. The agency will decide which of the two companies will first carry a crew to the lunar surface.

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  • Artemis III will launch in mid-2027 with four astronauts who will rehearse dockings in low Earth orbit over two weeks.
  • The mission will require three launches in rapid succession from Cape Canaveral; Orion will dock with Blue Origin's Blue Ghost and with SpaceX's Starship.
  • SpaceX moved the rendezvous with Orion to a lower orbit closer to Earth and keeps in-space propellant transfer; Blue Origin will use three boost modules.
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