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NASA taps Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed moon landing missions

NASA has chosen Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, to lead the first of three uncrewed lunar missions. These missions are designed to prepare for the construction of a $20 billion moon base. The agency plans three lunar landings this year as part of this preparatory phase. AI

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NASA taps Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed moon landing missions

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