Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems (Terran Orbital)

Concept for a commercial lunar lander /rover and added to NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

Created: 2020-08-12

Updated: 2023-09-16

Company - Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems (Terran Orbital)

Founded
Country: 2011; USA

Funding: Yes, ?

Website: http://www.tyvak.com

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Product/Service

Classification: Cargo Transportation & Landers

Category: Transport Service (LEO-Moon)
Commercial Lunar Lander

Fields: Moon

Status: Concept

First launch: Not announced

NASA has added five American companies to the pool of vendors that will be eligible to bid on proposals to provide deliveries to the surface of the Moon through the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

Status Comment / Notes

No further news found since 2019 and the Moon lander remains in Concept stage for the foreseeable future.

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