We're sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon
Meet VIPER
The rover will explore the Moon's south pole
Searching for water ice inside cold, dark craters and other places
Water is a precious resource, especially in space
The Moon's water could be extracted and turned into fuel for rockets
Or oxygen for breathing
The rover will drill into the Moon's surface and analyze samples
Helping us create detailed maps that show where the water is located
Future astronauts will use this water while living and working on the Moon
Making discoveries that will pave the way for human missions to Mars