NASA taps EV maker Canoo to shuttle astronauts to launchpad for Mars and Moon mission
NASA taps EV maker Canoo to shuttle astronauts to launchpad for Mars and Moon mission
NASA selected electric-truck maker Canoo Inc. to build vehicles to carry astronauts to the launchpad for upcoming missions to the moon and Mars,
NASA selected electric-truck maker Canoo Inc. to build vehicles to carry astronauts to the launchpad for upcoming missions to the moon and Mars,
, boosting the company’s profile as it grapples with a federal securities investigation and employee exodus.
, boosting the company’s profile as it grapples with a federal securities investigation and employee exodus.
The contract, valued at $147,855, was announced last week on the website for the U.S. General Services Administration.
The contract, valued at $147,855, was announced last week on the website for the U.S. General Services Administration.
Competing bidders have until later this month to protest the award.
Competing bidders have until later this month to protest the award.
The NASA contract calls for the delivery of crew transport vehicles by June 2023. The first crewed Artemis mission is slated for 2024.
The NASA contract calls for the delivery of crew transport vehicles by June 2023. The first crewed Artemis mission is slated for 2024.
Canoo’s shares rose 1.8% as of 5:38 p.m. in New York after jumping as much as 5% in after-hours trading. The stock fell 20% this year through Monday’s close.
Canoo’s shares rose 1.8% as of 5:38 p.m. in New York after jumping as much as 5% in after-hours trading. The stock fell 20% this year through Monday’s close.