NASA’s secret weapon in the lunar space race may be … procurement reform?

NASA’s secret weapon in the lunar space race may be … procurement reform? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasa-s-secret-weapon-in-the-lunar-space-race-may-be-procurement-reformContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. NASA awards $10 billion in moon base contracts including nuclear rover PROMISEhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasa-s-secret-weapon-in-the-lunar-space-race-may-be-procurement-reformhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasa-s-secret-weapon-in-the-lunar-space-race-may-be-procurement-reform#u201901Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:52:19 +0000NASA has unveiled approximately $10 billion in contract awards for moon base transportation, technology and science projects. The awards cover lunar terrain vehicles, surface power systems and a nuclear-powered rover named PROMISE slated for a 2028 launch. SpaceX and Rocket Lab are among the companies receiving contracts. Ars Technica senior space editor Eric Berger frames the move as a procurement-reform milestone that could accelerate the Artemis timeline.Why it mattersThe awards mark a shift toward fixed-price, milestone-based contracting intended to reduce cost overruns and speed hardware