NASA Exploring Long Term Options for Human Transport Between Gateway and Lunar Surface
New procurement initiative Lunar Exploration Transportation Services (LETS), part of HLS program under Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, issues RFI with focus on establishing permanent high frequency Moon surface “ferry” to / from cislunar gateway, both human-rated and capable of hauling heavy payloads such as architectural structures, NLT 2028, inquiries due 5 Aug; NASA NextSTEP N: Sustainable Human Landing System Studies and Risk Reduction solicitation also offering US$45M for HLS support services, applications due 2 Aug; U.S. GAO protest decision expected 4 Aug