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DARPA Seeks Partner for Groundbreaking Lunar Satellite Program

5/4/2025

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DARPA is on the hunt for a private partner to bring the LASSO program to life, aiming to build cost-effective satellites that will orbit the moon and pinpoint water sources. These innovative spacecraft will soar just 6.2 miles above the lunar surface, mapping regions rich in water, paving the way for future lunar exploration and a thriving lunar economy.

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DARPA is on the hunt for a private partner to bring the LASSO program to life, aiming to build cost-effective satellites that will orbit the moon and pinpoint water sources. These innovative spacecraft will soar just 6.2 miles above the lunar surface, mapping regions rich in water, paving the way for future lunar exploration and a thriving lunar economy.