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Re:A new Moon race has begun by Rebelgecko on Thursday May 07, 2020 @03:36PM (#23107248)
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.
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Re:A new Moon race has begun by kevin_thibedeau on Thursday May 07, 2020 @05:52PM (#23108785)
Boeing 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.
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Re:A new Moon race has begun by ceejayoz on Thursday May 07, 2020 @04:02PM (#23107556)
No, they moved it up, to 2023.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/05/nasa-planning-to-lau...

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