NASA Selects Companies for Multiple New Lunar Missions

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Published: 2026-06-30
Category: science
Source: NASA
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NASA has awarded contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines for four new lunar missions scheduled for late 2028. These missions will deliver scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to the Moon's surface. The initiative is a key part of NASA's broader Moon Base Program, aiming to establish a sustained human presence and expand activities on the lunar surface.

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