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NASA selected Intuitive Machines for the next-generation CLPS 2 lunar delivery programme. The expanded framework allows NASA to compete future task orders covering payload delivery, direct lander acquisitions, orbital delivery, surface mobility and lunar-night operations. Intuitive Machines said the selection extends its participation in NASA's commercial lunar delivery programme.
Nov 9, 2026NASA selected Intuitive Machines for the next-generation CLPS 2 lunar delivery programme. The expanded framework allows NASA to compete future task orders covering payload delivery, direct lander acquisitions, orbital delivery, surface mobility and lunar-night operations. Intuitive Machines said the selection extends its participation in NASA's commercial lunar delivery programme.
Nov 9, 2026NASA selected Lockheed Martin Space as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. The selected vendors will compete for individual task orders to deliver NASA payloads and infrastructure to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Redwire to provide power-generation components for the miniCAST lunar communications and solar tower. The system is intended to combine power and communications functions to support future Moon Base operations. NASA said the initial procurement will focus on individual commercial components before a separate solicitation for fully integrated power systems.
Nov 7, 2026NASA announced it is moving forward with PROMISE, a nuclear-powered rover designed to investigate resources and surface conditions near the lunar South Pole. JPL will manage the mission and build the rover using spare flight components and engineering models from Curiosity and Perseverance. NASA is targeting a late-2028 launch and an 18-month surface mission.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Voyager Technologies as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Vendors will compete for individual missions to deliver NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Lockheed Martin Space as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. The selected vendors will compete for individual task orders to deliver NASA payloads and infrastructure to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Northrop Grumman Space Systems as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Selected companies will compete for individual delivery missions supporting NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected SpaceX to launch communications satellites aboard Starship into cislunar space in 2028. The demonstration is intended to inform the architecture of future lunar communications networks supporting astronauts, mission controllers and Moon Base operations. SpaceX was also selected for the 10-year CLPS 2 framework, alongside seven other companies.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected SpaceX to launch communications satellites aboard Starship into cislunar space in 2028. The demonstration is intended to inform the architecture of future lunar communications networks supporting astronauts, mission controllers and Moon Base operations. SpaceX was also selected for the 10-year CLPS 2 framework, alongside seven other companies.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Northrop Grumman Space Systems as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Selected companies will compete for individual delivery missions supporting NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Redwire to provide power-generation components for the miniCAST lunar communications and solar tower. The system is intended to combine power and communications functions to support future Moon Base operations. NASA said the initial procurement will focus on individual commercial components before a separate solicitation for fully integrated power systems.
Nov 7, 2026Impulse Space won two firm-fixed-price task orders under NASA's VADR launch services contract. The first involves a Falcon 9 launch and cislunar transportation options using Mira; the second uses Relativity's Terran R to deliver Helios and an Impulse lander to orbit. The vehicles will support NASA payload delivery into cislunar orbits and demonstrate a descent profile for larger lunar cargo.
Nov 7, 2026Impulse Space won two firm-fixed-price task orders under NASA's VADR launch services contract. The first involves a Falcon 9 launch and cislunar transportation options using Mira; the second uses Relativity's Terran R to deliver Helios and an Impulse lander to orbit. The vehicles will support NASA payload delivery into cislunar orbits and demonstrate a descent profile for larger lunar cargo.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Voyager Technologies as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Vendors will compete for individual missions to deliver NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA announced it is moving forward with PROMISE, a nuclear-powered rover designed to investigate resources and surface conditions near the lunar South Pole. JPL will manage the mission and build the rover using spare flight components and engineering models from Curiosity and Perseverance. NASA is targeting a late-2028 launch and an 18-month surface mission.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected ispace-U.S. as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Vendors will compete for individual missions to deliver NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected ispace-U.S. as one of eight vendors eligible to compete for future lunar surface delivery missions under CLPS 2. The 10-year multiple-award framework has a combined maximum value of $10 billion. Vendors will compete for individual missions to deliver NASA science, technology and infrastructure payloads to the Moon.
Nov 7, 2026NASA selected Astranis to mature a commercial Ka-band relay capability designed to support legacy spacecraft that cannot modify their onboard communications systems. The contract has a maximum potential value of $264.3 million and includes an initial concept-development phase with options extending through 2029. The service is intended to support continuity as NASA retires its TDRS fleet.
Nov 6, 2026NASA selected Astranis to mature a commercial Ka-band relay capability designed to support legacy spacecraft that cannot modify their onboard communications systems. The contract has a maximum potential value of $264.3 million and includes an initial concept-development phase with options extending through 2029. The service is intended to support continuity as NASA retires its TDRS fleet.
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