NASA Eyes Bulk Rocket Buy for Moon Base Amid SpaceX Phaseout

“Benzinga, citing Bloomberg, says NASA is eyeing a bulk rocket purchase for a moon base, as it phases out SpaceX.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 8:31 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Benzinga: “'NASA Eyes Bulk Rocket Buy for Moon Base Amid SpaceX Phaseout' - Bloomberg”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:31 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: NASA, Bloomberg, SpaceX.
BBN covered this story before: Bengals Coach Holds Back; Saturn Hexagon Questioned (October 5).

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Benzinga'NASA Eyes Bulk Rocket Buy for Moon Base Amid SpaceX Phaseout' - Bloomberg

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga, citing Bloomberg, says NASA is eyeing a bulk rocket purchase for a moon base, as it phases out SpaceX.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNames in play include Lockheed, L3Harris and Rocket Lab.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBuying rockets in bulk is a warehouse club for gravity escape. Bloomberg's angle is a strategic pivot. I call it a very expensive coupon.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNina, a moon base is just a vacation home with worse parking. S and P futures are up point five two percent.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe sky is not even the limit.