NASA Awards Moon Base Transport, Technology and Science Projects
NASA has announced new contracts and mission updates to advance its Moon Base program, including the development of a nuclear-powered rover and expanded cargo delivery services. The agency is partnering with private industry to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar South Pole.
Why it matters
These investments represent a significant step in the commercialization of space exploration and the long-term goal of establishing a permanent lunar outpost.
NASA announced a suite of awards and mission updates on Saturday to expand the agency's Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The investments will advance commercial robotic deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover named PROMISE, launch and orbital transfer services, and surface infrastructure as the agency works with American industry to establish a sustained presence on the Moon's South Pole.
The agency shared the news at the MAX POWER aerospace expo and air show at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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