Three contractors chosen for four lunar lander flights
NASA announced that three companies will receive contracts totaling close to $600 million to execute four lunar lander missions. The contracts support the agency’s broader objective of establishing a permanent presence on the Moon.
Scope and objectives of the contracts
The awarded funds cover the design, construction, and launch of landers tasked with a range of scientific and technology‑demonstration activities. The missions are intended to test and expand the infrastructure needed for a future lunar base.
Parallel Mars rover spare consideration
In addition to the Moon projects, NASA is evaluating the launch of a spare rover for an upcoming Mars mission, aiming to improve redundancy and mission resilience for future Mars exploration.
Next steps
The contractors will submit detailed mission plans over the next months. NASA expects the first launches to occur in late 2025, with exact dates contingent on development progress.