What Happened
Three Companies Chosen For Moon Base Program
NASA has awarded $590 million in contracts to three companies - Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines - as part of its Moon Base program. The contracts are intended to support the development of lunar landers for a crewed lunar landing by 2028. This move is seen as a crucial step in the US space program’s efforts to return to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence. The selection of these companies may indicate a shift towards commercial lunar capabilities, which could have significant implications for the future of space exploration and development, as reported by 24/7 Wall St.