NASA’s Viper lunar module It is now for sale to the private sector. The US Space Agency decided to sell the exploration vehicle, Designed to search for frozen water at the Moon’s south poleThis is due to exceeding the expected budget.
As reported The EconomistThe Viber project is almost complete and is in the final stages of testing and calibration. However, the cost rose from $250 million to $433 millionWhich prompted NASA to search for a commercial buyer to complete the mission.
It’s a challenge reserved only for the wealthiest and most ambitious companies on the planet.
the buyer She will have to take charge of the final stages of developmentlaunching to the Moon and carrying out the original mission, then sharing the collected data with NASA.
represents this step A unique opportunity for private space companies to obtain advanced technology for lunar exploration. At the same time, it allows NASA to complete an important scientific mission despite budget constraints, Opening new possibilities for cooperation between the public and private sectors In the context of space exploration.
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