Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program

The Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program (LDEP) is a program within NASA's Science Mission Directorate.

The program was established as part of NASA's FY2019 budget,^[1] assuming responsibility for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, along with the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative developing rovers such as VIPER and Lunar Trailblazer. ^[2][3]

1. ^ "NASA FY 2019 Budget Request Agency Fact Sheet" (PDF).
2. ^ "NASA FY 2019 Budget Estimates" (PDF).
3. ^ Clarke, Steve. "Lunar Discovery & Exploration Program Status" (PDF).