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NASA Considers New Bids Amid SpaceX's Artemis Delays

11/2/2025

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  • SpaceX faces scrutiny over delivering the Human Landing System for NASA's Artemis 3, now set for mid-2027.
  • NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy plans to reopen the contract to competitors due to delays in SpaceX's Starship.
  • Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine supports reopening the contract.
  • SpaceX CEO Elon Musk defends Starship as the only viable option.
  • NASA is evaluating proposals from SpaceX and Blue Origin for Human Landing System production acceleration.