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NASA picks 41 private-sector proposals to advance Moon and Mars technology
NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 American companies to develop space transportation, lunar operations, and planetary surface technologies.
NASA chose 41 technology proposals from 37 American companies through its 2025 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity program. The selected projects address three core challenge areas: space transportation, planetary surface operations, and lunar systems.
Together they are intended to mature the technologies needed to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and eventually support crewed missions to Mars.
Why it mattersThese selections determine which private companies and technologies anchor NASA's path to the Moon and Mars, shaping the commercial space landscape for years ahead.
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