NASA Plans to Launch the PROMISE Lunar Rover by End of 2028
NASA plans to send the PROMISE lunar rover to the Moon by late 2028 aboard a Blue Origin lander for an 18-month primary mission. The rover will explore resources near the Moon's south pole and study lunar soil, radiation, and the lunar surface, paving the way for future lunar bases and crewed missions.
NASA Plans to Launch the PROMISE Lunar Rover by Late 2028
NASA plans to send the PROMISE lunar rover to the Moon aboard a Blue Origin lander by late 2028 for a primary 18-month mission. Drawing design inspiration from the Mars rovers Perseverance and Curiosity, the vehicle will explore resources near the Moon's south pole and be equipped with a drill and instruments to study lunar soil, radiation, and the lunar surface.
NASA stated that PROMISE will pave the way for future lunar base operations. The agency also plans to deploy infrastructure such as landers and communication satellites in preparation for crewed missions.
Source: Scientific American
