# NASA Advances Lunar Mission Hardware

NASA says it expects to announce more than 12 Moon Base missions in 2026. Over the 18 months following the report, CLV-1 and Pegasus are planned to move from design work to flight hardware, while robotic missions could pave the way for lunar surface vehicles to be positioned for astronauts in 2028. The signal identifies no contract values, solicitation details, or named vendors, but points to prospective demand for mission hardware, robotics, and lunar mobility systems.

- Contractors working in flight hardware, robotics, and surface mobility can assess how their capabilities align with the anticipated mission scopes; specific requirements have not yet been provided.
- The CLV-1 and Pegasus hardware transition indicates upcoming development and production activity, although the signal does not identify procurement mechanisms or award timelines.
- The 2028 vehicle scenario is contingent on successful robotic missions, so suppliers should treat it as a potential future need rather than a confirmed award or requirement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Sources
- [NASA says more than 12 Moon Base missions will be announced this year. Over the next 18 months, CLV-1 and Pegasus move from designs to flight hardware. If robot trips go well, the first cars on the Moon's could be parked and waiting for astronauts in 2028. https://t.co/CLg5eYBnTd](https://x.com/richbrewco/status/2109643939733250291) - twitter-agency