NASA's two commercial Moon rovers target delivery in 2028
Astrolab and Lunar Outpost must deliver flight-ready vehicles by the end of 2027; Blue Origin has a separate contract to carry them to the lunar South Pole.
By Ryan Merket · Published
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Why it matters
NASA is buying lunar mobility from two suppliers while contracting separately for delivery. The end-of-2027 hardware deadline will test whether the companies can move from mockups and robotic precursors to flight-ready vehicles on schedule.
NASA's commercial lunar rover program has set its next hard milestone: Astrolab and Lunar Outpost are scheduled to deliver flight-ready vehicles by the end of 2027, ahead of a targeted 2028 delivery to the Moon's South Pole. The vehicles are not yet ready for flight. NASA's October 20th progress update lists crew evaluations and design reviews still ahead.…
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