NASA considers sending Perseverance rover engineering model to the Moon
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June 30, 2026
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NASA is evaluating the feasibility of sending the 'Promise' rover, an engineering testbed for Perseverance, to the Moon's south pole. The rover would be equipped with a nuclear MMRTG to survive the lunar night and explore difficult terrain. The initiative is part of NASA's accelerated efforts to establish a lunar base.
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