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NASA is shifting its focus from the International Space Station to the Lunar Gateway and supporting the commercialization of low Earth orbit with private companies like Axiom Space preparing to replace the ISS, signaling a move towards more privatized and international space exploration efforts.
NASA has decided to cancel the VIPER lunar rover mission due to cost and schedule overruns, which would have impacted other missions in the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The cancellation could have led to the termination or delay of up to eight CLPS missions. NASA is exploring alternative options, including partnering with commercial and international entities, to continue the mission. The decision has faced criticism for potentially missing the opportunity to study lunar water ice deposits, crucial for future lunar exploration and commercialization.