Moon lander preps for the lunar surface | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2026

Blue Origin's MK1 uncrewed moon lander completed its testing in the vacuum chamber. (Image credit: NASA/Blue Origin) Blue Origin's moon lander has passed its tests in the vacuum chamber. This marks one big step forward for the company and its possible participation in humanity's return to the moon . What is it? Blue Origin's uncrewed cargo lunar lander, called Moon Mark 1 (MK1) and nicknamed Endurance, has completed its testing in the vacuum chamber, NASA shared on May 4. …