NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration
NASA has selected 41 technology proposals from 37 American companies to support future Moon and Mars exploration missions. Through the Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity, these companies will gain access to NASA's expertise and facilities to accelerate space innovation.
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Public-private partnerships are essential for reducing the costs and technical barriers associated with deep space exploration.
NASA has chosen 41 technology proposals from 37 American companies to help develop the capabilities needed for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The selections are part of the agency's 2025 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO), which is designed to accelerate innovations in areas such as space transportation, planetary surface operations, and infrastructure for long term exploration on the Moon.
"We are empowering American industry to become active partners in NASA's missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond," said Greg Stover, director, Advanced Research and Technology Division in the agency's Research and Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "By tapping into commercial industry, NASA can rapidly develop key capabilities to support its most ambitious missions while fostering the nation's robust space economy."
NASA Collaboration Program Supports Space Innovation
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