NASA Considers Replacing SpaceX for Moon Mission Due to Schedule Delays
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Summary
NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy has suggested that SpaceX may be removed from the Artemis moon mission due to schedule delays. Duffy stated that SpaceX is "behind schedule" on its $2.9 billion lunar lander contract, potentially jeopardizing NASA's goal to return humans to the moon before China in the ongoing space race. The agency is considering alternative companies to ensure the mission timeline is met.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled"They push their timelines out, and we're in a race"
"We're not going to wait for one company"
"SpaceX is behind schedule"
"Potentially thwarting NASA's efforts to return humans to the moon before China"
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