# Blue Origin
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NASA Inspector-General Warns Starship Lander Is Years Late, Putting 2028 Moon Return at Risk
NASA’s Inspector General reports that SpaceX’s Starship lunar lander is approximately two years behind its original schedule and faces further delays, while Blue Origin’s lander work is also late. These setbacks threaten NASA’s goal of a crewed lunar return in 2028 and increase pressure on programme management, budgets and international partnerships.
NASA Recasts Artemis: Pushes Commercial Landers into the Spotlight as SLS Troubles Force Rethink
NASA has restructured the Artemis programme to reduce mission risk and allow commercial landers more testing time, after SLS launch vehicle leaks delayed operations. Artemis II's crewed lunar flyaround remains planned pending rocket repairs; Artemis III has been converted into an orbit‑docking and test mission, with crewed lunar landings pushed to Artemis IV in 2028 if timelines hold.
Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Suborbital Flights for Two Years to Focus on Crew‑Rated Lunar Work
Blue Origin will pause New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to reallocate resources toward developing crewed lunar capabilities. The decision prioritizes long‑term lunar ambitions over near‑term suborbital operations, with implications for customers, competitors and the evolving space industry landscape.
Blue Origin Grounds New Shepard for Two Years to Reallocate Effort Toward Crewed Moon Missions
Blue Origin will suspend New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to concentrate resources on developing crewed lunar capabilities. The pause narrows Blue Origin's near-term business from tourism and short-duration research toward a high-stakes push for lunar hardware and human missions.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Flies Six on Another Brief Suborbital Joyride — A Small But Persistent Chapter in Commercial Space Tourism
Blue Origin’s New Shepard completed a crewed suborbital flight on 22 January, carrying six passengers for about ten minutes of microgravity. The mission underscores steady demand for short, commercial space experiences and highlights the company’s role in the maturing suborbital tourism market amid competition and regulatory scrutiny.