NASA seeks industry proposals for next-gen lunar rover to traverse Moon

NASA said Friday it is seeking industry proposals for a next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will enable astronauts to traverse the challenging south polar region of the Moon, conducting extensive scientific research and exploration like never before during Artemis missions. The Artemis program aims to land the first woman and the next man on the lunar surface by 2024, with subsequent missions focusing on establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. As part of this ambitious endeavour, NASA recognizes the need for an advanced lunar rover that Artemis astronauts will drive to explore and sample more of the lunar surface than they could on foot.