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NASA Awards $116.9M Contract to Intuitive Machines for Lunar South Pole Mission
Aug 29, 2024, 08:29 PM
NASA has awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program to deliver six payloads to the Moon's South Pole in 2027. This contract is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to advance lunar exploration and research. Intuitive Machines, known for its successful landing of IM-1 Odysseus near Malapert crater, will utilize its Nova-C lunar lander for this mission. The award highlights NASA's commitment to partnering with private companies to facilitate scientific research and exploration on the lunar surface.
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