NASA Has a Badass Moon Rover but No Way to Get It to the Moon

NASA's VIPER mission, designed to explore water ice on the Moon's south pole, has faced a series of setbacks. Originally scheduled for launch in 2023, the project was pushed back multiple times due to delays, leading to its cancellation last year. Now, NASA is exploring alternative options with private companies after canceling a partnership proposal earlier this year. The rover, which cost $450 million, now resides at Johnson Space Center without a clear plan for its future, leaving NASA reliant on the private sector for any further lunar exploration efforts. The agency has yet to announce a new strategy following these developments.