Intuitive Machines Bids to Revive NASA's VIPER Lunar Rover Mission

The private company proposes using its Nova-D lander to deliver the canceled rover to the Moon by 2027.

NASA canceled the VIPER mission due to budget constraints and potential disruptions to other projects.
Intuitive Machines aims to partner with other organizations to complete and operate the rover on the Moon.
The company successfully landed its Odysseus lander earlier this year, despite a rough touchdown.
Intuitive Machines' Nova-D lander, still in development, is planned to carry VIPER and other payloads.
The proposed mission would involve minimal to no additional cost to NASA.