Join NASA's Lunar Mission Adventure: Send Your Name with VIPER!

Exciting news for space enthusiasts! NASA's ground-breaking lunar rover, VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), is set to embark on a historic mission to the Moon's south pole in late 2024. What's even more thrilling is that NASA invites you to be a part of this extraordinary journey by sending your name to the lunar surface through the "Send Your Name with VIPER" campaign.

As part of the "Send Your Name with VIPER" initiative, NASA welcomes participants to submit their names before March 15, 11:59 p.m. EST. Your name will then be affixed to the VIPER rover, which will explore uncharted territories near the Moon's south pole, gathering essential data for NASA's Artemis program.

Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate, highlighted the significance of this lunar mission, emphasizing the exploration of untouched lunar surfaces. He expressed, "Our names will ride along as VIPER navigates across the rugged terrain of the lunar South Pole, gathering valuable data that will help us better understand the history of the Moon and the environment where we plan to send Artemis astronauts.

Virtual Boarding Pass Keepsake:

Participating in this cosmic adventure not only involves sending your name but also grants you the chance to create and download a virtual boarding pass. This pass serves as a delightful memento, marking your involvement in this historic lunar exploration.



VIPER's Pioneering Mission: 

Scheduled for a late 2024 delivery to the lunar surface, VIPER is a crucial part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative under the Artemis program. The rover is poised to embark on a 100-day mission, exploring lunar ice and potential resources, paving the way for sustained human presence on the Moon.

Daniel Andrews, VIPER's project manager at NASA's Ames Research Center, expressed the rover's ground-breaking role, stating, "Our VIPER is a game-changer. It's the first mission of its kind, expanding our understanding of where lunar resources could be harvested to support a long-term human presence on the Moon.

Embark on this celestial journey by sending your name to the Moon with NASA's VIPER rover. Join the "Send Your Name with VIPER" campaign, and not only be a part of space exploration history but also treasure a virtual boarding pass as a keepsake of your cosmic participation. Don't miss the chance to leave your mark on the lunar surface!