Blue Moon docking test (Artemis III)
A Blue Moon Mark 2 lander waits in Earth orbit for the Artemis III crew to dock with.
Planned No earlier than June 2027 Estimated
Goal
- Show Blue Moon Mark 2 can wait in Earth orbit for weeks.
- Let the Artemis III crew dock Orion with it and test the link-up.
The plan
- New Glenn launches the lander to low Earth orbit, where it can stay for up to about 90 days.
- Orion and its crew dock with it during Artemis III.
On the launch calendar
To be confirmed · Blue Origin
Blue Origin HLS LEO Demo
New Glenn
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA / Launch Complex 36A · USA
NET June 2027
Mission detailsFuture dates come from the launch calendar and are checked every week; they often slip. All New Glenn missions