Leidos has been named a subcontractor on NASA’s Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle, supporting the Artemis 2029 mission alongside GM Defense, Lunar Outpost, Goodyear Tire and MDA Space. The battery-electric rover will operate for up to one year at speeds over 9 mph with fifth-level autonomy and “survive the night” capability.
NASA has engaged a consortium led by prime contractor Lunar Outpost to develop the Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle, with Leidos among five subcontractors. GM Defense will supply the battery-electric propulsion system, while Goodyear Tire and MDA Space contribute wheels and space hardware.
Pegasus is designed for up to 12 months of continuous operation, capable of manual, autonomous or teleoperated driving at speeds exceeding 9 mph. It incorporates fifth-level autonomy to self-navigate predeployments and “survive the night” technology to endure 14-day lunar nights at temperatures down to –334 °F.
The Pegasus LTV is slated for the Artemis 2029 mission, with potential deployment as early as 2028 and extended use into 2030 depending on mission phases. This effort builds on decades of lunar vehicle heritage and long-duration space operation expertise.
