VIPER rover
NASA is Looking for a Commercial Partner to Save VIPER
Space exploration has led the world in that wonderful human ability to co-operate, alas history shows we don’t do it…
NASA Stops Work on VIPER Moon Rover, Citing Cost and Schedule Issues
NASA says it intends to discontinue development of its VIPER moon rover, due to cost increases and schedule delays —…
This Moon Rover Wheel Could be 3D Printed on the Moon
When you think about sending missions to the Moon, every single gram counts on launch day. Therefore, it makes sense…
NASA's VIPER Rover's First Moments on the Moon Might Be its Most Terrifying
NASA is building its first-ever robotic lunar rover. Named VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), the rover is set for…
One Day Astronauts Will Be Breathing Oxygen Made From Rocks
When there's a permanent base on the Moon, astronauts will need a way to replenish their oxygen supply. Fortunately, there's…
Engineers are Testing how VIPER can Handle the Gnarliest Lunar Terrain
NASA's getting ready to send a VIPER to the Moon. Not the popular sports car but a rugged vehicle that…
NASA’s VIPER Rover Will Hunt for Water Near Nobile Crater at Moon’s South Pole
NASA says its VIPER rover will head for the western edge of Nobile Crater near the moon's south pole in…
NASA is Planning to Build a Lunar Rover With a 1-Meter Drill to Search for Water Ice
Meet VIPER, NASA's new lunar rover, equipped with a drill to probe the Moon's surface and look for water ice.…