Yusuf Balogun
The American spacecraft manufacturer, SpaceX, said it has booked a private ride to the moon aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
According to the Pittsburgh-based company, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy will launch Astrobotic's third robotic lunar landing mission in 2026.
The mission will touch down at the moon's south pole, which is an area of great interest due to its perceived stores of water ice.
Astrobotic CEO John Thornton said in a statement that Hundreds of kilograms will fly on board the new mission.
"The NASA Artemis program is a major effort to establish a U.S. presence at the lunar south pole, " said John Thornton.
"At the same time, international customers are also lining up plans to pioneer new science, exploration and commercial activities within this region as well."
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