WASHINGTON, DC (KOAA) — As NASA looks to return to the moon’s surface in the near future, Colorado company Lunar Outpost is one of three companies currently competing for a multi-billion dollar contract from the space agency for a new Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV).

On Monday, NASA indicated to KOAA the long-awaited decision could finally be made in the coming weeks of early 2026. NASA’s contract could have a combined maximum potential value of $4.6 billion for all awards.