VIPER, short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, was designed to look for ice and other resources near the lunar south pole.
After pouring hundreds of millions, NASA has made the difficult decision to scrap the VIPER lunar rover due to budgetary constraints.
It was supposed to launch in late 2023 but faced delays due to additional testing and schedule issues. These delays drove up expenditures, pushing the project beyond budget. After a comprehensive review, we are discontinuing development of our VIPER project. We are committed to studying and exploring the Moon, and will pursue other methods to accomplish many of VIPER's goals:“We are committed to studying and exploring the Moon for the benefit of humanity through the CLPS program,” said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington.
NASA’s 2025 scientific budget was lowered by $1 billion, resulting in the cancelation of certain ambitious projects.
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