NASA is reopening its Artemis III moon lander contract, citing concerns that SpaceX’s Starship has yet to complete a full mission. The move opens the door for Blue Origin’s Mark 1 lander and other American companies to compete, as NASA races to land astronauts on the moon by 2027 ahead of China. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk defended Starship, pointing to recent test successes, while Lockheed Martin and Blue Origin confirm readiness to support the program.