NASA to Test SpaceX, Blue Origin Moon Landers in Orbital Rehearsal
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NASA to Test SpaceX, Blue Origin Moon Landers in Orbital Rehearsal

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NASA is preparing for future astronaut landings on the Moon with an ambitious orbital rehearsal involving lunar landers from both SpaceX and Blue Origin. The agency plans to test critical maneuvers needed for successful missions during the Artemis III mission scheduled for 2027.

The upcoming tests will involve Orion astronauts rendezvousing and docking separately with prototype lunar landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin. This unusual approach is designed to allow both crews and ground teams to evaluate the complex procedures required for later lunar landing missions, according to NASA.

The rehearsal is slated to occur during Artemis III in 2027. The agency intends this process to be a comprehensive evaluation of the systems before committing to future landings. This will ensure that all aspects of the landing procedure are thoroughly tested and refined prior to actual astronaut deployment on the lunar surface.

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