"NASA Chooses Three Teams for Artemis Moon Rover Development"

NASA has selected three companies to develop crewed lunar rovers for the Artemis program, with the potential value of the contract reaching $4.6 billion. The companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, will work on designing rovers capable of operating on the Moon's South Pole for a 10-year span. The rovers will be used to enhance lunar exploration and will also be available for commercial and international partners. Challenges include ensuring operability both with and without human control, establishing a reliable power system, and meeting specific NASA requirements. Additionally, NASA is also working on adding pressurized rovers, such as the Lunar Cruiser developed by Toyota, to support the crew during lunar missions.