Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space exploration company, has secured a $3.4 billion contract from NASA.

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The contract is for the development of a lunar lander named Blue Moon, which will transport astronauts to the moon's surface.

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Blue Origin narrowly missed out on a similar contract to SpaceX two years ago.

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NASA will be responsible for delivering astronauts to lunar orbit using their own rockets and capsules.

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Private companies like Blue Origin will take over from NASA to continue the mission.

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Blue Origin is committed to establishing a permanent human presence on the moon and will contribute additional funding.

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The contract aligns with NASA's Artemis program, focused on returning to the moon after over 50 years.

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Blue Origin and SpaceX plan to conduct unmanned landing tests before crewed missions.

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Blue Moon, the reusable lunar lander, will be launched using Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

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This contract marks a significant step in expanding human presence beyond Earth and opens doors to scientific discoveries and future space exploration.

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