NASA is expanding its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative to achieve near-monthly lunar landings starting in 2027, offering about 10 delivery opportunities per year. This RFI seeks information on potential payloads for flights in 2027, 2028, and beyond to fill government-provided allocations. If selected, NASA will cover the costs for launch, landing, and surface mobility, with CLPS partners handling integration and providing services like power and communications. NASA is particularly interested in self-funded payload teams that can deliver completed flight units and conduct their own surface operations. Responses to this global RFI may be shared via a public Lunar Payload Database, but are subject to U.S. restrictions on bilateral cooperation with China.

NASA is expanding its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative to achieve near-monthly lunar landings starting in 2027, offering about 10 delivery opportunities per year. This RFI seeks information on potential payloads for flights in 2027, 2028, and beyond to inform NASA's approach to filling government-provided allocations. If selected, NASA will cover the launch, landing, and surface mobility costs, with CLPS partners handling integration and providing power, communications, and thermal regulation. NASA is particularly interested in self-funded payload teams that can deliver completed flight units and operate their payloads on the lunar surface. Responses to this global RFI may be shared via a public Lunar Payload Database, though responses are subject to U.S. restrictions on bilateral relationships with China.

NASA is seeking information on potential science and technology payloads for its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which aims to achieve near-monthly lunar landings starting in 2027. If selected, NASA will cover the costs for launch, landing, and surface mobility, with the CLPS provider handling integration and providing services like power and communications. The agency is particularly interested in payload teams that are self-funded and can deliver completed flight units and conduct their own surface operations. Responses to this global RFI may be shared via a public Lunar Payload Database to foster connections in the lunar economy. Note that responses are subject to U.S. legislative restrictions prohibiting bilateral cooperation with China.

NASA is seeking information on potential science and technology payloads for its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which aims to achieve near-monthly lunar landings starting in 2027. The agency is particularly interested in self-funded payload teams that can deliver completed flight units and operate them on the lunar surface. If selected, NASA will cover the costs for launch, landing, and surface mobility, with CLPS partners providing integration and services like power and communications. This RFI is open to respondents worldwide, including industry, academia, and foreign entities, though responses are subject to U.S. government restrictions on bilateral relationships with China. Information from opted-in responses may be shared publicly via a Lunar Payload Database to foster connections in the lunar economy.