NASA Shakes Up Lunar Lander Program as SpaceX Timeline Slips, Invites New Competition
NASA Expands Moon Lander Competition Amid Schedule Concerns In a significant shift for America’s lunar return ambitions, acting NASA administrator…
NASA Expands Moon Lander Competition Amid Schedule Concerns In a significant shift for America’s lunar return ambitions, acting NASA administrator…
With a mid-November decision approaching, NASA is evaluating three competing lunar rover prototypes for the Artemis V mission. The selected vehicle will support astronauts on the moon’s south pole by 2030, marking a significant advancement in lunar surface mobility.
According to reports from Kennedy Space Center, NASA is preparing to select a commercial provider for the next generation moon rover that will support Artemis missions. Sources indicate the space agency narrowed the competition to three teams more than 18 months ago and is expected to make its final decision by mid-November following extensive prototype testing.