NASA Has Picked Electric-Truck Maker
Canoo to build vehicles to carry astronauts to the launchpad for its upcoming missions to the moon and Mars.
This Comes At A Time
When the EV maker Canoo is grappling with a federal securities investigation and employee exodus.
The Contract, Valued At $147,855
Was awarded to Canoo last week with an announcement on the website for the US General Services Administration.
Under The Partnership
Canoo would manufacture at least one vehicle to carry astronauts in Artemis missions through a short distance from a preparation building to the launchpad
This Vehicle Will Have
No emissions, have a minimum range of 50 miles or 80 kilometers and have space for eight people.
Delivery Is Set To June, 2023
Whereas the first crewed Artemis mission is slated for 2024. Post this announcement, Canoo's shares rose 1.8%