Nasa to send six-wheeled Promise rover to Moon’s South Pole in 2028 (VIDEO)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled plans to launch a six-wheeled rover called Promise to the Moon's South Pole by 2028, according to a recent statement. The rover, named Polar Rover for Observation, Mapping, and In-Situ Exploration, is equipped with scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to aid in the exploration of the lunar surface.

Scheduled to embark on its mission from Earth in late 2028, the Promise rover is set to land at the Moon's South Pole, where it will conduct experiments and gather data on ice and other resources. The rover is equipped with a drill to extract lunar regolith, or moon dust, for further analysis. NASA has awarded a contract worth $94 million to Blue Origin, a private space company founded by entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, to deliver the Promise rover to its destination. The mission is expected to last 18 months.