The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

NASA Still Hopes VIPER will Go to the Moon

But if it Does, it Will be with a Private Entity

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Tom Patton
Aug 16, 2024
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As part of its commitment to a robust, sustainable lunar exploration program for the benefit of all, NASA issued a Request for Information last week to seek interest from American companies and institutions in conducting a mission using the agency’s VIPER Moon rover.

“We want to make the best use possible of the engineering, technology, and expertise tha…

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