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The aft module for Blue Origin’s second Blue Moon MK1 lunar lander recently transitioned from a test fixture to a low-test stand for processing.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2026While testing continues on their 1st Blue Moon Mark 1 Lunar Lander "Endurance" ahead of launch later this year, Blue Origin is already working on their 2nd Mk1 lander! This 2nd mission is scheduled to launch NET Late-2027, and will carry NASA's VIPER rover to the Lunar surface.

Blue Origin’s second Blue Moon MK1 lunar lander has its aft module and LOX/LH2 tanks in assembly.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2026While testing continues on their 1st Blue Moon Mark 1 Lunar Lander "Endurance" ahead of launch later this year, Blue Origin is already working on their 2nd Mk1 lander! This 2nd mission is scheduled to launch NET Late-2027, and will carry NASA's VIPER rover to the Lunar surface.

Blue Origin’s second Blue Moon MK1 lunar lander is moving through the production line at Lunar Plant 1 in Florida.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GrowthMar 23, 2026While testing continues on their 1st Blue Moon Mark 1 Lunar Lander "Endurance" ahead of launch later this year, Blue Origin is already working on their 2nd Mk1 lander! This 2nd mission is scheduled to launch NET Late-2027, and will carry NASA's VIPER rover to the Lunar surface.

Blue Origin’s second Blue Moon MK1 mission will carry NASA’s VIPER rover to the lunar surface.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2026While testing continues on their 1st Blue Moon Mark 1 Lunar Lander "Endurance" ahead of launch later this year, Blue Origin is already working on their 2nd Mk1 lander! This 2nd mission is scheduled to launch NET Late-2027, and will carry NASA's VIPER rover to the Lunar surface.

Telesat is presenting Lightspeed as part of Canadian sovereignty and defense solutions amid emerging global competitors such as Blue Origin’s TeraWave network.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 10, 2026Telesat acquires land in Quebec, Saskatchewan for Lightspeed landing stations

Elizabeth Sanchez Chang completed internships at Vast and Blue Origin.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 10, 2026Commercial Space Law Takes Center Stage at DC Moot Court

The ULA Vulcan, Arianespace Ariane 6, and Blue Origin New Glenn heavy-lift rockets faced development delays as of early 2026.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

SpaceX and Blue Origin receive multi-year funding to build and test lunar landers that are not yet operational.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative FinancialMar 9, 2026Hostage to the Moon - How Artemis Became Industrial Welfare in a Space Suit - Part 2

Starship V3 is being developed to compete with Blue Origin for future Artemis Moon flights.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026What to Expect from Starship V3

Amazon originally booked 77 launches with United Launch Alliance (Vulcan), Arianespace (Ariane 6), and Blue Origin (New Glenn).

Mentioned as: Blue OriginTechnical ProductMar 9, 2026SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

The February 2026 mission architecture provides SpaceX and Blue Origin a bridging mission that sustains their lander business pipelines politically and financially.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative CapabilityMar 9, 2026Hostage to the Moon - How Artemis Became Industrial Welfare in a Space Suit - Part 2

The Human Landing System is split between SpaceX’s Starship variant and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon as of the revised Artemis plan.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026Apollo Cosplay on a 21st-Century Clock - Why Artemis Keeps Slipping Toward 2029 - Part 3

The Artemis III mission could proceed without SpaceX Starship and potentially feature only Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander if that hardware is ready on time.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026Hostage to the Moon - How Artemis Became Industrial Welfare in a Space Suit - Part 2

SpaceX and Blue Origin hold central roles in Artemis as providers of Human Landing Systems (HLS).

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 9, 2026Hostage to the Moon - How Artemis Became Industrial Welfare in a Space Suit - Part 2

Blue Origin hired Tory Bruno as its president of national security four days after his resignation from ULA, to lead a new National Security Group.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GovernanceMar 9, 2026Reforging Vulcan

Blue Origin and SpaceX are developing commercial orbital habitats, but progress on those habitats has been slower than expected.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 6, 2026El Senado de EEUU aprueba una ley que extiende la vida de la ISS hasta 2032

NASA considered Blue Origin’s New Glenn upper stage for evaluation.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 6, 2026NASA says they did consider New Glenn's upper stage, but determined too many modifications to the stage itself and the Exploration Ground Systems would be required. Modifications would include shortening the stage to satisfy height requirements.

Blue Origin completed a $9.25 million lunar production facility in Florida and employs 4,000 people in the state.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GrowthMar 5, 2026The $6 Billion Concentration

Blue Origin will suspend New Shepard flights for at least two years.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026Latest News

Blue Origin completed its Florida lunar production facility in September 2025.

Mentioned as: blue originNarrative GrowthMar 5, 2026The $6 Billion Concentration