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I'm not able to RTFA due to paywall, but I believe that the Lunar Gateway has already gone by the wayside for the first planned mission in 2024. I wouldn't be s
by Rebelgecko 7y ago
I'm not able to RTFA due to paywall, but I believe that the Lunar Gateway has already gone by the wayside for the first planned mission in 2024. I wouldn't be surprised if the completion date got pushed back a few more times and then it was canceled.
- ceejayoz 7y agoNo, they moved it up, to 2023. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/05/nasa-planning-to-launch-an-integrated-lunar-gateway-in-2023/ https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/05/nasa-planning-to-lau...
- kevin_thibedeau 7y agoBoeing wants gateway gone because that reduces the threat of competition for SLS and its impending scope reduction or cancellation. Having a flexible platform outside a deep gravity well is more valuable than an expensive lunar landing system and promises of a permanent surface base.