The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) has already been built by NASA.
Schedule and supply chain delays later pushed VIPER’s readiness back to September 2025.
Canceling the project is expected to save at least $84 million.
“We don’t make them lightly.
We put a lot of thought into the best way to move forward.”
NASA is planning to disassemble VIPER and use its parts on other missions.
