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NASA has selected SpaceX as the first provider to deliver cargo, experiments and other supplies to the Lunar Gateway that will orbit the moon

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Tags: spaceflight.crewed, artemis, moon, lunar gateway, usa, solar system, spacex.falcon heavy, author.sean potter, source.nasa
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-artemis-contract-for-gateway-logistics-services

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NASA Awards Artemis Contract for Gateway Logistics Services

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    Interesting, the spacecraft is called Dragon XL, but looks like a hybrid of Orbital ATK's Cygnus expendable spacecraft, and Dragon 1, with Dragon 1 solar panels; all beefed up and launched on a...

    Interesting, the spacecraft is called Dragon XL, but looks like a hybrid of Orbital ATK's Cygnus expendable spacecraft, and Dragon 1, with Dragon 1 solar panels; all beefed up and launched on a Falcon Heavy. This is a huge win for SpaceX in terms of winning government contracts—it'll be funny to see how SpaceX fans switch from lambasting the Lunar Gateway concept to embracing it, though.

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