
Lunar Exploration Tech Tops NASA’s “Tipping Point” Funding List
The agency awarded a total of $44 million to multiple firms developing crucial technologies for future space exploration
Mike Wall has been writing for Space.com since 2010. His book about the search for alien life, “Out There,” was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Follow Mike Wall on Twitter @michaeldwall
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