"NASA Chooses Three Companies for Moon Rover Development"

NASA has selected three private companies to design lunar rovers that can operate near the South Pole of the Moon for up to a decade, with a combined maximum potential value of $4.6 billion for all awards. The rovers will need to withstand harsh conditions and operate autonomously, and NASA aims to have them delivered prior to the Artemis V mission. This move reflects NASA's increasing reliance on the commercial space industry for services, following successes in cargo resupply and crew transportation to the International Space Station.