NASA's VIPER Lunar Rover to Launch on Blue Origin Land in 2027

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NASA has revived its VIPER lunar rover mission by awarding Blue Origin a $190 million contract to deliver the rover to the moon's south pole in 2027 using the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander, marking a strategic shift after previous cancellation concerns, and supporting lunar water exploration.
- NASA revives VIPER lunar rover mission with Blue Origin lander award SpaceNews
- NASA Selects Blue Origin to Deliver VIPER Rover to Moon’s South Pole NASA (.gov)
- VIPER lives! Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will land ice-hunting NASA rover on the moon in 2027 Space
- VIPER Might Have A New Ride to the Moon on Blue Origin SpacePolicyOnline.com
- Blue Origin, NASA team up sending VIPER rover to Moon in 2027 The News International
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