# One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead - Engadget

> One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead And it could explore all areas, regardless of illumination.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2230972/nasa-mars-rover-promise-lunar-mission/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a764d7711d1b4bde84faf5e)
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #surface
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a764d7711d1b4bde84faf5e

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