filmov
tv
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build astronaut lunar lander spacecraft
Показать описание
A team led by Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin won a coveted NASA contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon's surface, NASA's chief announced on Friday (May 19), capping a high-stakes contest.
NASA's decision will give the agency a second ride to the moon under its Artemis program after it awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX $3 billion in 2021 to land astronauts on the moon for the first time since the final Apollo mission in 1972.
Those initial missions using SpaceX's Starship system are slated for later this decade.
The Blue Origin contract is valued at roughly $3.4 billion, NASA's exploration chief Jim Free said, with Blue Origin privately contributing "well north" of that amount, Blue Origin's lunar lander head John Couluris said.
Blue Origin plans to build its 52-foot (16-meter) tall Blue Moon lander in a partnership with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, spacecraft software firm Draper, and robotics firm Astrobotic.
SpaceX's Starship lander is poised to conduct the first two astronaut moon landings under NASA's Artemis program, sending a pair of astronauts to the lunar surface for each mission. The Blue Moon landing, planned for 2029, is also expected to ferry two astronauts to the surface.
"Our partnership will only add to this golden age of human spaceflight," NASA administrator Bill Nelson said. He added that having a second moon lander for the agency's Artemis mission promotes commercial competition, echoing a trend in recent years that reduces costs for NASA.
Friday's announcement in Washington was a long-awaited outcome for Blue Origin, which had unsuccessfully competed for past contracts. The space company overcame a rival bid from Leidos-owned defense contractor Dynetics Inc, the head of a partnership with Northrop Grumman.
Those companies lost out to SpaceX for the 2021 contract, part of an initial moon lander procurement program. NASA under that program said it could pick up to two companies, but blamed budget constraints for only going with SpaceX.
This new contract is a boost for Bezos, who since founding Blue Origin in 2000 has invested billions into the company to compete for high-profile commercial and government space contracts with SpaceX, a dominant force in satellite launches and human spaceflight.
After losing in 2021, Blue Origin unsuccessfully fought to overturn NASA's decision to ignore its Blue Moon lander, first with a watchdog agency and then in court.
Blue Origin and lawmakers had pressured NASA to award a second lunar lander contract to promote commercial competition and ensure the agency has a backup ride to the moon. NASA in early 2022 announced the program for a second lander contract.
The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world
Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know
#nasa #jeffbezos #space
NASA's decision will give the agency a second ride to the moon under its Artemis program after it awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX $3 billion in 2021 to land astronauts on the moon for the first time since the final Apollo mission in 1972.
Those initial missions using SpaceX's Starship system are slated for later this decade.
The Blue Origin contract is valued at roughly $3.4 billion, NASA's exploration chief Jim Free said, with Blue Origin privately contributing "well north" of that amount, Blue Origin's lunar lander head John Couluris said.
Blue Origin plans to build its 52-foot (16-meter) tall Blue Moon lander in a partnership with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, spacecraft software firm Draper, and robotics firm Astrobotic.
SpaceX's Starship lander is poised to conduct the first two astronaut moon landings under NASA's Artemis program, sending a pair of astronauts to the lunar surface for each mission. The Blue Moon landing, planned for 2029, is also expected to ferry two astronauts to the surface.
"Our partnership will only add to this golden age of human spaceflight," NASA administrator Bill Nelson said. He added that having a second moon lander for the agency's Artemis mission promotes commercial competition, echoing a trend in recent years that reduces costs for NASA.
Friday's announcement in Washington was a long-awaited outcome for Blue Origin, which had unsuccessfully competed for past contracts. The space company overcame a rival bid from Leidos-owned defense contractor Dynetics Inc, the head of a partnership with Northrop Grumman.
Those companies lost out to SpaceX for the 2021 contract, part of an initial moon lander procurement program. NASA under that program said it could pick up to two companies, but blamed budget constraints for only going with SpaceX.
This new contract is a boost for Bezos, who since founding Blue Origin in 2000 has invested billions into the company to compete for high-profile commercial and government space contracts with SpaceX, a dominant force in satellite launches and human spaceflight.
After losing in 2021, Blue Origin unsuccessfully fought to overturn NASA's decision to ignore its Blue Moon lander, first with a watchdog agency and then in court.
Blue Origin and lawmakers had pressured NASA to award a second lunar lander contract to promote commercial competition and ensure the agency has a backup ride to the moon. NASA in early 2022 announced the program for a second lander contract.
The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world
Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know
#nasa #jeffbezos #space
0:05:31
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build astronaut lunar lander spacecraft
0:02:17
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract for lunar lander
0:00:20
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Wins NASA Moon Contract!! | Grow Your Money #shorts
0:00:29
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wins $3.4 billion NASA contract to land astronauts on Moon #BlueOrigin
0:01:08
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin loses NASA lawsuit over SpaceX $2.9 billion lunar lander contract
0:00:49
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Wins NASA Contract
0:02:17
Jeff Bezos unveils Blue Origin's lunar lander Blue Moon
0:00:49
SpaceX Has Competition! Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Wins NASA Lunar Contract #shorts #news
0:01:12
NASA picks Bezos' Blue Origin to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
0:00:24
NASA picks Bezos' Blue Origin to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
0:09:44
Blue Origin vs SpaceX: Jeff Bezos rocket wins $500m USAF deal - TomoNews
0:05:36
Amazon's Jeff Bezos wins second in billionaire space race | DW News
0:00:58
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launches Test | CNBC
0:00:58
SpaceX Wins Court Judgement From Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Dispute Of NASA Moon Lander Contract
0:01:01
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract forlunar lander#Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin won a $3.4bi...
0:02:33
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launches rocket into space, again
0:05:15
BREAKING! Blue Origin Wins NASA Lunar Lander Contract
0:04:47
NASA’s Artemis Mission Could Mean One Giant Leap For Bezos’ Blue Origin
0:00:49
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build astronaut lunar lander spacecraft #shorts
0:00:54
Blue Origin launches first Mexican born woman into space | ABC7
0:00:39
NASA picks Bezos' Blue Origin to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
0:00:31
Elon Musk’s SpaceX beats Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to build lunar lander in NASA's Artemis progra...
0:01:52
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Wins NASA Contract To Build Astronaut Lunar Lander | @SakshiTVBusiness1
0:01:09
Jeff Bezos Offers NASA $2 Billion Discount For Lunar Contract
Комментарии