Space Exploration
Two Landers, One Deadline: How SpaceX and Blue Origin Are Racing Toward Artemis IV's 2028 Lunar Landing
NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will feature the first crewed lunar landing of the era, with SpaceX and Blue Origin competing to provide the lander. Both companies face critical uncrewed demonstration milestones to prove their vehicles before NASA selects the winner for the historic mission.
Daron Krikorian·October 22, 2026
