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Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 lander mission to mid-2026

by Jeff Foust October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Astrobotic Technology says it now plans to launch its large lunar lander carrying a commercial rover no earlier than mid-2026.

Blue Moon and VIPER

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Blue Origin only bidder for new VIPER lander award

by Jeff Foust September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Blue Moon and VIPER

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NASA revives VIPER lunar rover mission with Blue Origin lander award

by Jeff Foust September 20, 2025September 20, 2025

The VIPER lunar rover.

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NASA backtracks on VIPER commercial partnership

by Jeff Foust May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

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CLPS companies seek expanded opportunities for commercial lunar landers

by Jeff Foust April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

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NASA hails Blue Ghost 1 mission as “proof positive” of CLPS program

by Jeff Foust March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

The VIPER lunar rover.

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NASA requests industry proposals for VIPER lunar rover partnership

by Jeff Foust February 4, 2025

The VIPER lunar rover.

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NASA outlines impacts of VIPER on CLPS lunar lander program

by Jeff Foust November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The VIPER lunar rover.

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NASA evaluating “next steps” for VIPER lunar rover mission

by Jeff Foust November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

The VIPER lunar rover.

NASA’s cancellation of VIPER cedes leadership in lunar exploration

by Clive R. Neal, Ryan Whitley, Daniel Britt and Philip Metzger September 23, 2024September 24, 2024