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bhouston ◴[] No.45655419[source]
Is this realistic? Doesn't the development timelines for a new large rocket stretch into more than a decade? Unless someone else had one under development...

Could this just be a pressure tactic on SpaceX?

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1. rsynnott ◴[] No.45655501[source]
As mentioned in the article (of course I realise we mustn't read those here) Blue Origin is supposed to be providing a lander in 2030 in any case (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_V), so doesn't seem like a _huge_ stretch.

Somewhat surprised they've waited this long, under the circumstances.

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2. chasd00 ◴[] No.45655840[source]
I was about to post that Blue Origin is the only possible candidate for a competitor to SpaceX and they're not even close. More competition is needed but it's like saying more competition is needed for the hyperscalers, going from zero to on par is very hard and even with the time and money you still need the talent.