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NASA has decided to halt its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, which was intended to explore the Moon's south pole. The project, valued at nearly half a billion dollars, was aimed at searching for water ice and other resources. The decision to cancel comes amid budget constraints and shifting priorities within NASA's lunar exploration program.