NASA backs dozens of projects on the space frontier, including some with Northwest connections

An artist’s conception shows the Blue Moon Mark 2 lander on the lunar surface. (Blue Origin Illustration) NASA has selected proposals from 37 companies, including several with Seattle-area connections, to further its plans to establish a long-term presence on the moon and enable human exploration of Mars. The companies applied to partner with NASA under the terms of an Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity, or ACO.