Boeing unveiled its lunar lander concept that it has submitted to NASA in hopes of being part of the 2024 Moon mission. Boeing's lunar lander concept features a single launch form NASA's Space Launch System, an integrated lander, and a descent stage. Boeing states its lunar lander concept offers a more streamlined mission process, which will help to keep the astronauts safe. Additionally, Boeing's mission concept will allow for greater flexibility, due to the fact that astronauts can complete the descent stage using either the Lunar Gateway or the Orion spacecraft.
A number of other organizations have also submitted proposals to NASA. Other notable submissions have come from Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Moon Mission Concepts
- More companies will submit proposals for lunar landers in the hopes of being a part of NASA's 2024 Moon mission.
- Streamlined Mission Processes
- Companies will compete to offer streamlined mission processes that help keep the astronauts safe during lunar landings.
- Flexibility in Astronaut Transport
- The ability for astronauts to complete descent stage using either Gateway or Orion spacecraft will become an important decision factor in selecting companies for the 2024 Moon mission.
Where This Applies
- Aerospace and Defense
- More innovative proposals will be submitted by aerospace and defense companies such as Boeing, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
- Space Exploration
- The space exploration industry will experience growth due to the renewed interest in Moon missions.
- Transportation Services
- Transportation services will become increasingly important as companies compete to offer flexible astronaut transport options.
