SpaceX Delays Moon Mission; NASA to Reopen Contract

The acting NASA Administrator, Sean Duffy, criticized SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on the Artemis III lunar mission, while acknowledging the company’s significant contributions to the space industry. Duffy also mentioned plans to open contracts to other companies like Blue Origin, emphasizing competition as a catalyst for innovation and the goal to return to the moon before China.

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