Wednesday / 16 May 2018

Astrobotic Readies For New Start On Moon Exploration With Proposed US House Appropriations Bill For NASA

US House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes Full Funding Of Robotic & Human Exploration Of The Moon, Including $504M For Lunar Orbital Platform & $117M For Lunar & Surface Capabilities — To Be Marked Up By Full Committee On 17 May; Astrobotic, Moon Express, And Masten Partnering With NASA Through Lunar CATALYST Program To Conduct Science & Exploration Missions; Astrobotic 1st Lander On Moon For 2020 To Carry Lunar Library Microfiche

Pictured: Astrobotic CEO John Thornton; Credits: Astrobotic, Arch Mission Foundation, ME, Masten