NASA adds uncrewed docking test to Artemis Moon program before astronaut landing

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NASA is adding an uncrewed docking test mission in Earth's orbit before its first crewed lunar landing, now planned for 2028. This change aims to increase testing and speed up the Artemis program, which faces delays and competition from China's lunar ambitions. The new mission will involve landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. NASA also canceled an upgrade to its Space Launch System rocket to focus on increasing its production and flight rate, seeking to enable yearly Moon missions.


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