# NASA updates lunar lander plans and resolves a long-standing Orion issue

https://mins.news/en/item/113454

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-23 22:48 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/nasa-updates-lander-plans-for-moon-landings-finally-solves-long-festering-orion-issue/

> NASA outlined plans Friday to return astronauts to the lunar surface as soon as 2028, detailing major changes to the Artemis architecture. Orion would dock with SpaceX’s Starship lander in high-Earth orbit. Blue Origin’s plan calls for four New Glenn launches without spacecraft refueling, and could allow its Blue Moon lander to meet Orion in low lunar orbit.

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