NASA Advances Development of Nuclear-Powered PROMISE Rover for 2028 Lunar South Pole Mission

NASA is moving forward with the development of PROMISE (Polar Rover for Observation, Mapping, and In-Situ Exploration), a nuclear-powered rover slated to land at the Moon's South Pole in 2028. The six-wheeled rover will carry science instruments and technology demonstrations, including a drill to extract regolith to study ice and other resources. This mission is planned to last for 18 months and represents a significant step in NASA's lunar exploration efforts.