NASA Picks SpaceX for Artemis Human Lunar Lander Development

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NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and the agency has selected SpaceX to continue development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next two American astronauts to the lunar surface.

The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
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This is a HUGE surprise to me. I had figured SpaceX to be the 2nd runner-up in a lander program with Starship, with Bezos' lobbying and Dynetics Lander being a close tie to get the contract. Starship as a lander was a pipe dream in my eyes. I am SO happy for SpaceX!

Ekatha
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Here i was thinking blue origin will steal the show, and now Lunar starship will be the one! Definitely really happy and exciting!

affinix
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“Extensive volume” is an understatement

keco
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Everyone expected the lobby lander to win this one. These are truly inspiring times we live in, my friends. All hope is not lost.

UghIHateTheseThings
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Finally NASA's doing what they SHOULD do, not what they're TOLD to do.. Up SPACEX!

tonyelsom
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The future is looking bright! Thanks NASA and SpaceX!

FelixHdez
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This is amazing news, it means the starship will be fully funded and properly tested, spacex will be NASA’s partners on the pioneer mars mission!

TheGreenMan
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Congrats SpaceX! Thank you NASA for making the right decision.

TurnRacing
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"NASA has chosen SpaceX to return us to the moon" - tears in my eyes ❤️

johngibsonmusic
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Finally, a video where they didn't disable comments.

lieutenantnomad
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Starship is a design that also takes you on to Mars. The other designs are essentially dead ends on the Moon. NASA was actually thinking ahead when they made this choice,

darkwood
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Today, NASA chose what was right, not who was willing to lobby for the highest amount, and i congradulate the entire team for that 👏👏👏

batugunduz
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I’m 14 years old, And I have always dreamed of witnessing the 1969 moon landing🌕, so i really thank you for letting the new generations see this Moment too.
Greetings👋 And good luck🍀from Italy.🇮🇹👍🚀
Sorry but I don’t speak English very well.

matteomanara
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My initial thought is that NASA choosing SpaceX for Artemis is surprising to hear, but when I thought about it a little I realized SpaceX is one of the most vetted and trusted orbital launch company at this point. Nasa has been using them for CRS and now for crew missions and even if starship is a new rocket, by 2024 they would be tested much more than either of the other launch vehicles. What is perhaps more surprising is that they only chose SpaceX instead of 2 options, and at this point I am wondering if Elon didn't just tell NASA that if they are not the sole choice, they would be landing on landing pad with SpaceX's logo on it, next to a starship with SpaceX crew waving at them.

MrPsychopathy
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NASA knew they would either have to partner with SpaceEx or have their first manned return landing be near the SpaceEx Lunar hotel and resort.

scottre
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Although we should’ve been on the moon already, I’m glad and excited we’re doing this mission

TanRicky
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😮 OMG this is unbelievable news! I am very surprised somehow but yes, pleasantly surprised for sure... I did not expect this new today, this is extremely exciting and great news for the SpaceX starship!

AstroTommy
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Blue Origin: we will stack parts vertically

Dynetics: we will attach parts horizontally

SpaceX: haha grain silo go brrr

austinduong-van
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Nasa: gimme a go or no-go
Spacex: go
Blue origin: uh in development
Nasa:😑
N thats y spacex is the only company

sfsrocketengineer
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Rooting for them, also hoping this lights a fire under Bezos’ a**, we need the competition to stay heated so all these companies stay motivated to keep pushing the boundaries and developing.

QueenetBowie