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NASA Puts Lunar Lander Up for Sale: $433 Million Viper Rover Awaits a New Owner

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
October 2, 2024
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NASA Puts Lunar Lander Up for Sale: $433 Million Viper Rover Awaits a New Owner

If you’ve got a few hundred million dollars burning a hole in your bespoke trousers or even your space suit, NASA has an offer that could send you to the moon—literally. The space agency is putting its nearly completed Viper rover, originally designed to probe the moon’s south pole for water ice, on the market, according to The Economist. The mobile drilling rig, once seen as NASA’s key to uncovering lunar resources, is up for grabs after the project’s budget ballooned from an initial $250 million to a staggering $433 million.

“NASA’s Lunar Ambitions, Now Yours for the Taking”

Viper, now in its final stages of testing and calibration, is almost ready for lunar deployment. But NASA, facing budget constraints, is seeking a commercial buyer to take over the project. The new owner will have to finalize the rover’s testing, land it on the moon, carry out its original water-ice-seeking mission, and share any valuable data gathered. It’s a high-stakes, high-cost venture reserved for companies with deep pockets and cosmic ambitions.

“From NASA’s Hands to Yours”

Though NASA published a video three years ago showcasing Viper’s bold ambitions, things have changed. Now, instead of leading the charge in lunar exploration, the agency hopes a well-funded private entity will step in to finish the mission. The prospect of securing a nearly finished lunar lander is a rare opportunity, but be warned—this is no discount deal. NASA, as the article puts it, “knows what it’s got,” so don’t expect a bargain.

For those willing to take on the challenge and the cost, the sky’s not the limit—it’s the moon. If you’re ready to make history, contact NASA. Just remember: no low-ball offers.

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