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Blue Origin targets late-2026 return as NASA adds Blue Moon Mk2 test article to Artemis III profile

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NASA has formally integrated a Blue Origin Blue Moon Mark 2 test article into the revised Artemis III low-Earth-orbit flight profile. The move comes as Blue Origin works toward a potential return to flight by late 2026 and seeks selection for Artemis IV.

Discovered 2026-10-29T14:28:13.331630-07:00 | 2026-10-29T14:28:13.331630-07:00

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  • NASA’s inclusion of the Blue Moon Mk2 test article in the revised Artemis III profile places Blue Origin hardware within the mission’s planning framework.
  • A potential late-2026 return to flight and the pending Artemis IV selection are key milestones for Blue Origin’s lunar program and its role in NASA’s future plans.

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