SpaceX Chosen by NASA To Launch First Two Elements of the Lunar Gateway
Photo: Joe Raedle / Staff (Getty Images) NASA selected SpaceX to deliver the first two segments of the moon-orbiting Lunar Gateway space station on Wednesday, the second high-profile contract the government agency awarded the private aerospace manufacturer this week. Advertisement During the newly-announced flight, which is currently slated to take place “no earlier than” May of 2024, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the first two elements of the planned outpost as one integrated payload that will include Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) and its Habitation and Logist...
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