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<p>Blue Origin has announced intentions to launch the first model of their Blue Moon lunar lander, dubbed "MK1-SN001", in 2025. This prototype was first revealed in October 2023. </p>

<p>The planned launch aims to test vital technologies like the BE-7 engine, cryogenic fluid power and propulsions systems, avionics, continuous downlink communications, and precision landing. The company is planning to carry out a minimum of two flights with the Mark 1 model.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Recently, in <a href="https:<br>
//spacenews.com/blue-origin-aims-to-launch-first-lunar-lander-in-2025/"> January 2024 </a> , Blue Origin won a contract worth nearly USD 18 million from the US Space Force. The contract was related to integration studies for the company’s New Glenn rocket vehicle. As such, the study aims to assess the trajectory of the launch vehicle, mission design, launch load coordination, and integrated thermal environments.</p>

Blue Origin to launch first lunar lander in 2025

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 <p>Voyager Space and Airbus intend to launch their private space station, Starlab, aboard a SpaceX Starship rocket within the decade. The use of SpaceX's heavy-lift rocket intends to minimize costs and on-orbit assembly risks. Airbus will be manufacturing the Starlab module. </p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:</b> Starlab is a forthcoming space station project designed to succeed the International Space Station, which is anticipated to be decommissioned toward the end of the 2020s. Starlab will focus on scientific research, technology development, and commercial activities in low-Earth orbit. It aims to support up to four astronauts with advanced autonomous systems for extended missions, ensuring continuous human presence in space and expanding commercial space endeavors.&nbsp;</p>

Starlab commercial space station set to launch aboard Starship

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 <p>Blue Origin has secured a contract worth nearly USD 18 million from the US Space Force for integration studies of its New Glenn rocket vehicle, indicating a likely involvement in the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. An additional USD 17 million modification is set for future studies. These funded studies will assess various aspects like launch trajectory, mission design, load coordination, and integrated thermal environments. These assessments will aid in ensuring compatibility between the launch and space vehicles for missions planned for financial years 2025 and 2026.</p>
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Blue Origin secures USD 18 million from US Space Force for integration studies for New Glenn rocket

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 <p>Space infrastructure firm, Redwire Corporation, has been appointed as a strategic supplier for the Blue Origin Blue Ring project. The firm is tasked with developing several space mobility components for the multi-orbit platform. </p>
 <p>Among the provisions include four Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings, numerous Argus camera units, and Low Voltage Distribution Units (LVDUs). These components are designed to amplify operational efficiency in in-space missions, especially in medium-Earth orbit logistics and delivery tasks.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake</b> : Previously, Redwire's ROSA technology and Argus cameras were used in significant missions, including NASA's Artemis I mission and International Space Station deployments. Notably, the LVDUs will manage and distribute power to different payloads and spacecraft associated with Blue Ring.&nbsp;</p>

Redwire to provide solar arrays and cameras for Blue Origin Blue Ring platform

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 <p>United Launch Alliance, a contractual agreement between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, launched its Vulcan Centaur rocket with Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander from Cape Canaveral. However, a few hours after the launch, the lunar lander experienced an issue in its propulsion system that disrupted the potential moon landing. Despite the failure, Astrobotic Technology is trying to utilize the remaining power of Peregrine to carry out possible payload and spacecraft operations. The company also plans to launch a second moon lander, Griffin, later this year with SpaceX's assistance.</p>
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 <p>NASA has boosted its funding by USD 99.5 million to Blue Origin and Voyager Space for commercial space station projects. The funds were redirected from Northrop Grumman's terminated agreement and extra program funds. Blue Origin's initial deal rose by USD 42 million, while Voyager Space gained an additional USD 57.5 million to its original contract.</p>
 <p>These funds will hasten the development of the companies' Orbital Reef and Starlab projects including technology advancements, risk reduction, and further hardware testing.</p>
 
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NASA boosts Blue Origin and Voyager Space funding by USD 99.5 million

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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:</b> The announcement comes as Blue Origin aims to compete with SpaceX and Rocket Lab by seeking international <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19884"> expansion </a> and partnerships, with Europe presenting opportunities due to limited launch availability. Meanwhile, Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith announced his <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22157"> resignation </a> and was replaced by Amazon executive Dave Limp, who is expected to take over the reins in December.</p>

Blue Origin unveils plans for orbital transfer vehicle

Bob Smith, CEO of Blue Origin, has announced his resignation effective in December. He will be replaced by Dave Limp, an executive from Amazon. Blue Origin is a prominent space business involved in the development of launch vehicles, engines, and lunar landers. The reasons for Smith's departure were not disclosed. Limp, who has extensive experience in high-tech industries, is expected to bring strong leadership and help expand the organization. As the senior vice president for devices and services at Amazon, Limp has led and scaled complex organizations, focusing on customer-centric innovation. He has overseen projects such as Amazon's broadband internet constellation and consumer devices like Kindle and Echo.

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