The Journal of Space Commerce

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European Drill and Mini Lab Secure Ride to the Moon

Will Fly with Intuitive Machines as Part of NASA's CLPS Initiative

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Tom Patton
Sep 06, 2024
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ESA's Prospect package, including drill and a miniaturized laboratory, will fly to the Moon’s South Polar region in search of volatiles, including water ice, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. NASA has selected Intuitive Machines for a flight opportunity in 2027 that will deepen our understanding of the Moon and answer key q…

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