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NASA advances Moon Base plans with awards for transportation, technology and science, selecting eight companies for cargo lander

NASA announced awards and mission updates intended to expand the exploration, science and infrastructure capabilities of its Moon Base plans. The agency selected eight companies for the next phase of work on a cargo lander network and is proceeding with plans to convert a Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover for 2028.

Discovered 2026-11-07T14:54:42.647570-08:00 | 2026-11-07T14:54:42.647570-08:00

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The eight-company selection advances NASA’s plans for a cargo lander network to support Moon Base infrastructure, while the broader awards cover transportation, technology and science capabilities.
Converting a Mars rover engineering model for lunar use targets a 2028 mission, linking rover adaptation to NASA’s near-term lunar planning.

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