NASA Selects Venturi Astrolab to Develop Crewed Lunar Rover for Artemis Program
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NASA has selected Venturi Astrolab as one of two primary contractors to develop next-generation crewed lunar rovers for the Artemis program. The company will receive approximately $220 million to finalize the Crewed Lunar Vehicle (CLV-1), based on its FLEX architecture, to support human mobility across the Moon's South Pole. The selection, announced on May 26, 2026, represents a significant step in NASA's sustainable surface operations timeline.
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Venturi Astrolab will receive approximately $220 million to finalize the development of the Crewed Lunar Vehicle (CLV-1)
a critical step in expanding human mobility across the Moon's South Pole
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