Rover · Lander
VIPER
Planned
NASA rover with a one-metre drill to map water ice at the lunar south pole, to be landed in late 2027 by Blue Origin’s second Blue Moon MK1.
Milestones
- 19 Sept 2025 NASA orders task CS-7 from Blue Origin: VIPER to land in late 2027 on a second Blue Moon MK1, the delivery itself being a contract option. NASA Selects Blue Origin to Deliver VIPER Rover to Moon’s South Pole (19 Sep 2025)