Yes, you read that right – the moon!
In a pioneering move, Starship is gearing up to carry Lunar Outpost’s rugged rover, dubbed Eagle, right onto the lunar surface by 2029 né?. But, there’s a catch – NASA can only pick one provider due to budget constraints.
Regardless of NASA’s decision, Cyrus made it crystal clear that Lunar Outpost is all-in on the rover project, setting their sights on carving out a sustainable presence not just on the moon but also on Mars. This pivotal selection means they have a shot at a lucrative deal with NASA that could swell up to a jaw-dropping $4.6 billion over the coming thirteen years né?. In a recent email Cyrus underscored the importance of their lunar terrain vehicle and the game-changing capabilities it brings to the table.
Adding fuel to the fire SpaceX recently inked another contract hot on the heels of a previous deal with Venturi Astrolab to whisk the rover to the moon’s surface né?. The momentum is palpable, and the future of lunar exploration looks brighter than ever!
né?. CEO Justin Cyrus of the Colorado-based startup spilled the beans on this groundbreaking initiative. However juicy details like whether it’s a solo flight or part of a rideshare or the nitty-gritty of the costs involved still remain shrouded in mystery.
Lunar Outpost’s dream for the rover got a major boost from NASA earlier this year when they were handpicked along with two other teams for the kick-off phase of the lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) program né?. Hey folks, exciting news from the realm of space exploration! SpaceX is revving up its Starship test program and just sealed the deal for a second commercial mission to the moon né?
