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Companies compete to develop next generation lunar rover for NASA
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
TL;DR
- NASA astronauts first drove on the moon 54 years ago.
- Three companies are competing for a NASA contract.
- The contract is to build a new lunar rover.
- The rover will be used starting with the Artemis 5 mission.
- The Artemis 5 mission is scheduled for 2030.