Posted 4/7/2024, 8:24:48 PM
NASA taps 3 companies to build next-generation lunar rovers, with contracts worth up to $4.6 billion
- NASA has chosen 3 companies (Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab) to develop lunar terrain vehicles over the next year, with 1 to be selected for Artemis V
- The chosen vehicle will support crewed and uncrewed missions through 2039, with potential contracts worth up to $4.6 billion
- Intuitive Machines has launched lunar landers before and is developing Moon Racer
- Venturi Astrolab is working on Flex and Lunar Outpost on Lunar Dawn
- The vehicle must support 2 astronauts, withstand extreme conditions, and expand lunar exploration range