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Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, February 6th 2025 at 13:02 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Astrolab's FLIP moon rover has replaced NASA's VIPER vehicle on the first-ever mission of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander, which is scheduled to launch in late 2025.

The article from MSN discusses the replacement of NASA's cancelled VIPER rover with a private lunar rover named "Flip" for a mission to the Moon's South Pole in 2025. Developed by the company Astrolab, Flip is designed to explore the lunar surface, focusing on areas with potential water ice. This shift to a private rover comes after NASA decided to cancel the VIPER mission due to budget constraints and delays. Flip, which stands for Flexible Logistics and Inspection Payload, is not only tasked with scientific exploration but also with demonstrating commercial capabilities on the Moon. It will carry various instruments and could potentially support future human missions by scouting and preparing landing sites. The mission underscores a growing trend of private sector involvement in space exploration, aiming to reduce costs and increase the frequency of lunar missions.

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