Introducing Moon RACER: Intuitive Machines Unveils Next-Gen Lunar Rover for Artemis Program
Intuitive Machines has revealed the Moon RACER, a groundbreaking lunar rover designed to surpass the capabilities of the Apollo-era lunar transport vehicles. This fully electric prototype, built by Roush, was showcased at the Houston Space Center and will soon be featured for students and the public on National STEM Day.
Developed in collaboration with leading aerospace companies like Boeing, Michelin, and Northrop Grumman, Moon RACER is an autonomous, re-usable research vehicle that can travel up to 9.3 mph (15 km/h), tackle slopes up to 20 degrees, and overcome obstacles up to 1 foot high. Its advanced hazard avoidance system and autonomous mode make it ideal for robotic lunar exploration.
Moon RACER is part of a $30 million NASA contract aimed at creating the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program, a mission to return humans to the Moon. The rover’s communication systems enable seamless connectivity, either via astronaut controls or autonomous route planning, transmitting data through satellites or directly to Earth.
Testing is already underway, with a planned mission to a lunar-like crater in Arizona to ensure it’s ready for the Moon.
This cutting-edge technology marks a huge leap for lunar exploration and the Artemis program, setting the stage for the next generation of space exploration
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Australia’s Space Milestone: Gilmour Space’s Eris Rocket Gets License for First Orbital Launch
🚀 Big news for the Australian space industry! Gilmour Space, an Australian startup focused on developing launch vehicles, has received the long-awaited license for its first orbital launch of the Eris rocket. This marks a significant step towards Australia’s first orbital launch from its own territory, set to take place at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Northern Queensland.
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Creating a giant telescope in outer space will be entrusted to the robot
Scientists from the University of Lincoln in the UK have presented a revolutionary concept that could change the approach to building space telescopes. The team proposes to use “walking” robots to assemble large space objects directly in orbit. This will enable the creation of telescopes, solar power plants and orbital stations.
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