NASA cancels Viper moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays

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NASA cancels Viper moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays
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NASA said Wednesday it's canceling its water-seeking moon rover, citing cost overruns and launch delays.

This photo made available by NASA shows the Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission, Dec. 24, 1968. The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary investigation into the fatal plane crash of former …

The Viper rover was supposed to launch in late 2023 aboard a lander provided by Astrobotic Technology, but extra testing and increased costs kept delaying the mission, threatening other projects,t he space agency said.

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