Return to the Lunar Surface

NASA is planning to return to the moon's surface in nearly 50 years, with potential landings happening as early as 2019. To achieve this goal, the agency has identified 9 private companies that it believes have the capability to send spacecraft to the lunar surface. These companies will compete to provide the necessary technology and services to support NASA's mission, marking an important step towards reestablishing a human presence on the moon. This new effort is expected to pave the way for further space exploration and development, and could potentially lead to new discoveries and advancements in the field of space research.