Masten Space Systems awarded $76 million by NASA for lunar prospecting

NASA today announced that the Mojave, CA company was chosen for a sortie in 2022 to suss out the Moon’s South Pole utilizing its XL-1 lander. The mission will analyze the composition of the lunar surface, test precision landing techniques and investigate the radiation environment. The contract includes end-to-end services for delivery of eight payloads and operation for at least 12 days.