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NASA has awarded contracts for the first components of a planned lunar base, a key step in its Artemis program. The initial awards cover two autonomous rovers designed to provide mobility for astronauts on the Moon's surface, signaling continued momentum for the ambitious long-term settlement initiative.
NASA has initiated a contract solicitation for a new Mars-orbiting spacecraft. The $700 million project, funded by Congress, aims to build a communications relay between Mars and Earth. The procurement is expected to be highly competitive and could influence the future of the Mars Sample Return mission.