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NASA Funds Intuitive Machines For 2027 Moon Mission

August 31, 2024

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NASA has awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to carry six science instruments to the lunar south pole in 2027. This mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, aiming to study volatiles and measure radiation on the moon's surface.

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( 00:00:35 ) NASA Awards Intuitive Machines $117 Million for 2027 Moon Mission

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NASA has awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to transport six science instruments to the lunar south pole in 2027. Announced on August 30, 2024, this contract is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. This will be Intuitive Machines' fourth lunar mission, following their first private lunar landing and the upcoming IM-2 and IM-3 missions. The instruments aim to study lunar surface volatiles, such as water, ice, and gas, and measure radiation in the South Pole region, marking a significant advancement in lunar exploration for both NASA and Intuitive Machines.

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1 https://www.space.com/nasa-intuitive-machines-moon-mission-2027

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