Key facts
- Blue Origin said the Blue Moon Mk1 mission is now targeted for 2027.
- The mission was previously scheduled to launch in 2026.
- Blue Moon Mk1 is an uncrewed demonstration lander headed to the Moon's south pole.
Blue Origin said on Thursday that its Blue Moon Mk1 lunar lander mission will be delayed to 2027, according to a report by Ars Technica. The company had previously targeted a 2026 launch for the uncrewed demonstration mission to the Moon's south pole. The report did not state a reason for the delay.