This Week in Space #208: “Lander, Lander, Who’s Got a Lander”
This Week in Space episode 208 is now available.
- SpaceX Starship vs. Blue Origin Blue Moon: competing designs for NASA’s Human Landing System and readiness for 2028 Artemis missions
- Critical technical challenges including orbital refueling, life support systems, and robotic test landings
- Timeline pressures and delays: Blue Origin’s launch mishap impacts schedule while both contractors race to meet deadlines
- International lunar competition with China’s missions and emerging legal questions about Moon property rights
- Long-term lunar infrastructure and sustained human presence on the Moon
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