What Happened
Space Agency Expands Lunar Exploration Capabilities
NASA has announced a suite of awards and mission updates to expand its Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The agency has selected eight companies for the next phase of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and is moving forward with the development of a nuclear-powered rover called PROMISE. NASA also awarded task orders for launch and orbital transfer services, and plans to purchase commercial components for a Mini-Communications and Solar Tower. The investments are part of the agency’s efforts to establish a sustained presence on the Moon’s South Pole, as reported by Mirage News.