General · 27 May 2026

Robots coming to Moon for US base

A permanent Moon base would allow the US to carry out scientific experiments and access valuable resources. Nasa detailed plans for robotic landers, hopping drones, and delivery vehicles to support its lunar base programme. Blue Origin, Intuitive Machines, and Astrobotic secured contracts to build these machines for a base at the south pole.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 May 2026 at 7:34

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