NASA awards $590 million for four lunar lander missions

CNN reported that NASA announced contracts worth about $590 million with three private companies for four lunar cargo missions, marking the first phase of a $30 billion effort to build a permanent Moon base. The contracts cover delivery of supplies needed for future research and construction activities. SpaceNews later reported that NASA selected Astrobotic Technology, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines for the four robotic lunar lander flights, valued at $590.

4 million. The agency also said it is studying the use of a Mars-derived rover on the Moon. These awards are part of the broader Artemis program aimed at establishing a sustained lunar presence.