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NASA plans three additional CLPS lunar missions, including an orbiter to replace LRO

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NASA expects to award three more lunar task orders through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program this year. The planned missions include an orbiter intended to replace the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, extending the agency’s lunar observation capabilities as commercial providers take on more exploration work.

Discovered 2026-08-15T17:06:13.055030-07:00 | 2026-08-15T17:06:13.055030-07:00

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  • Three additional CLPS task orders would expand NASA’s near-term lunar activity while reinforcing commercial providers as a core element of mission delivery.
  • A replacement for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter would sustain an important lunar observation capability and signal continued demand for spacecraft supporting exploration planning and science.

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