An Australian-made rover is set to be launched to the Moon as part of a NASA space mission this decade.
The government will provide $50 million to businesses and researchers to help develop the roverThe federal government has struck an agreement with the US space agency which could see a semi-autonomous rover made by Australian businesses and researchers sent on a lunar mission as early as 2026.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government had invested more than $700 million in the civil space sector since July 2018 and this latest announcement would create further jobs in the industry in Australia. Australian businesses and research organisations will be able to apply from later this year to be part of a consortium to develop the rover, with the federal government chipping in $50 million through its "Trailblazer program".
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