Topic: lunar rover
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NASA Weighs Backup Plan for Lunar Rover Mission
NASA is evaluating final proposals for a single-provider Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) contract but is concerned this creates a high-risk single point of failure for astronaut mobility. The agency's experience with programs like Commercial Crew shows that relying on one contractor can lead to delay...
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NASA Astronauts to Get Lunar Companion Droids for Moon Missions
NASA has selected the MAPP rover to be the first robotic vehicle to operate alongside astronauts on the Moon, serving as a mobile science station to gather environmental data for sustainable exploration. The rover will analyze lunar dust and surface plasma, critical factors for astronaut safety a...
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UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Set for 2026 Moon Mission
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has completed development and testing of the Rashid Rover 2, which is now heading to the U.S. for further preparations with Firefly Aerospace ahead of its 2026 launch to the Moon's far side. This mission is supported by a strategic partnership with Firefly Aer...
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Blue Origin to Land NASA's Rover on the Moon After Agency's Setback
NASA has partnered with Blue Origin to revive the VIPER mission, which will use the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander to deliver the rover to the lunar south pole by 2027, supporting sustainable exploration under the Artemis program. VIPER is designed to search for water ice in permanently shadowed craters...
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