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NASA takes steps toward building Moon Base, including discussing a "perimeter"

NASA Pushes Moon Base Plans Forward With Rover and Lander Awards

NASA has awarded key contracts tied to its Moon Base initiative, including two autonomous rovers and Blue Origin delivery missions aimed at 2028 lunar operations.

Key Takeaways

NASA awarded rover contracts to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost.
Blue Origin will deliver the two rovers to the lunar surface.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via arstechnica.com

NASA commits nearly $1 billion to the first Moon Base support missions

NASA outlined the first major spending package behind its Moon Base plans, awarding contracts for lunar vehicles and delivery services ahead of robotic surface missions.

Key Takeaways

NASA awarded major contracts for two lunar terrain vehicles and their delivery.
Blue Origin will use Blue Moon Mark 1 to carry the rovers to the Moon.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com