NASA revives $190 million VIPER lunar mission with Blue Origin for 2027 delivery.

NASA's VIPER rover will explore lunar ice resources.

NASA partners with Blue Origin for VIPER rover’s 2027 moon delivery under a $190 million CLPS contract to explore lunar ice.

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Illustration of Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander with NASA’s VIPER rover on the Moon.

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NASA has partnered with Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s south pole in late 2027 as part of the Artemis program.

5 Key Takeaways

NASA partners with Blue Origin for VIPER rover’s 2027 moon delivery.
$190 million CLPS contract awarded to Blue Origin for lunar transport.
VIPER to explore lunar ice and guide future astronaut landing sites.
Mission part of NASA’s Artemis program for sustainable lunar exploration.
VIPER’s 100-day science mission aims to identify volatile compounds.

Fast Answer: NASA awards Blue Origin a $190 million contract for lunar transport of VIPER.

The VIPER rover mission, initially canceled in 2024 due to technical delays and rising costs, is now revived through a collaboration with Blue Origin. This partnership aims to enhance lunar exploration and establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon.

The $190 million Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract includes the delivery of VIPER on Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander. NASA will evaluate Blue Origin’s initial lander mission before deciding on the full delivery option.

“This delivery is a testament to NASA’s leadership in exploring the Moon.”
— Sean Duffy, NASA’s acting Administrator

Under Investigation: The VIPER mission will focus on understanding water on the Moon for future human exploration.

Originally reported by www.rudebaguette.com as “Blue Origin Resurrects $190 Million Mission While Scientists Race To Find Lunar Water” on 2025-09-24 23:54:00.