Three companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, are competing to develop a lunar terrain vehicle for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions. The selected vehicle will need to serve as both a mode of transportation for astronauts and a remotely operated explorer. The potential value of the contract for lunar services is up to $4.6 billion, with commercial activities also being permitted during down time. The competition will be fierce as each company works to create a vehicle that can withstand the extreme conditions of the lunar south pole.
Question: How do you think the development of a lunar terrain vehicle will impact future space exploration missions and our understanding of the moon?
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