SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 2, 2025Ars Technica

NASA seeks a “warm backup” option as key decision on lunar rover nears

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NASA will choose one of three companies—Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, or Astrolab—for a $4.6 billion lunar rover contract this month. Officials worry that funding only one provider creates risky single-point failures.

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