VIPER is the first resource-mapping mission on the surface of another celestial body. While on the Moon, VIPER will get a close-up view of the location and concentration of ice and other resources, assisting in the advancement of science and human exploration as part of Artemis missions. Scientists and mission operators will leverage near real-time Earth-to-Moon communications and work together to drive the rover along an unexplored region of the Moon’s South Pole. Audio of the teleconference will stream live online at: https://www.nasa.gov/live Briefing participants are:

Lori Glaze, director of the Planetary Science Division, NASA HeadquartersDaniel Andrews, VIPER project manager, NASA’s Ames Research CenterAnthony Colaprete, VIPER lead project scientist, AmesDarlene Lim, VIPER deputy lead project scientist, AmesDarryl Gaines, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services, NASA’s Johnson Space Center