NASA Backs Wild Plan for a Laser-Powered Drone to Explore Giant Caves Below the Moon’s Surface

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NASA awarded $175,000 for preliminary research into lunar cave-spelunking drones as part of $3.2 million dispersed via its “innovative advanced concepts” awards this summer.

NASA awarded $175,000 for preliminary research into lunar cave-spelunking drones as part of $3.2 million dispersed via its “innovative advanced concepts” awards this summer.