NASA discontinues VIPER rover project due to budget constraints, opting to use the system's parts or offer them to industry/international partners for free by August 1.
The delay in VIPER project has impacted the Astrobotic Griffin lander as well, with NASA emphasizing the need to avoid increased costs that could affect other missions.
Budget overruns exceeding 30% triggered the cancellation decision for VIPER, reflecting tough choices made in an uncertain financial climate.
NASA's tough decision to cancel VIPER project signals the agency's struggle with balancing mission costs and priorities in a challenging budget environment.
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