Robots On the Moon: Lunar Outpost Nets $30M to Prebuild Moon Bases
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Colorado-based Lunar Outpost has raised a $30 million Series B to accelerate its Pegasus lunar rover and develop a broader autonomous robotic workforce aimed at building the Moon’s first permanent bases—pads, power, surface prep, and habitats—before astronauts arrive. The plan centers on a Pegasus-Artemis 4 pairing and aligns with NASA’s multi-vendor lunar terrain vehicle program, which could total up to $4.6 billion through 2039. Key milestones to watch include Pegasus delivery by 2027, a successful Artemis 4 surface operation, and the ability of landers to deliver the robots intact to the lunar surface.
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