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NASA is reconsidering its lunar mission strategy due to SpaceX delays, opening bids to other companies like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to maintain its goal of returning to the moon before China. Technical setbacks with SpaceX's Starship and competition from China are driving this shift.

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NASA considers other bids for moon lander contract

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  • NASA is considering bids from other private companies for its moon lander contract due to concerns about SpaceX's schedule. 4s
  • China is progressing with its own lunar landing program, increasing competition. 12s
  • SpaceX's Starship project has encountered technical setbacks, including in-flight failures. 1m 6s
  • NASA has asked SpaceX and Blue Origin for faster lunar lander proposals, with Lockheed Martin also preparing a bid. 1m 25s
  • China recently completed a critical test for its lunar lander, moving closer to a moon landing. 1m 46s
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NASA considers other bids for moon lander contract
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