NASA Revives VIPER Lunar Mission, Blue Origin to Deliver Rover to Moon’s South Pole in 2027
NASA Revives VIPER Lunar Mission, Blue Origin to Deliver Rover to Moon’s South Pole in 2027 NASA has officially reinstated its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, awarding Blue Origin a $190 million contract to deliver the robotic explorer to the Moon’s south pole in late 2027. The announcement, made on September 19, marks a significant reversal for the agency, which had previously canceled the VIPER mission in July 2024 citing cost overruns and concerns over the original lander’s…