- NASA has selected three companies to design vehicles for astronauts to drive around the moon, capable of self-driving and reaching speeds of 9.3 miles per hour.
- The chosen vehicle will serve as a robotic explorer on the moon’s surface, enabling mobility to meet future astronaut missions.
- The contract for the lunar terrain vehicle (L.T.V.) is valued at up to $4.6 billion over 15 years, with the winning company owning and being able to rent out the vehicle.
- NASA’s new strategy involves purchasing services rather than hardware, allowing for commercial availability of the moon rover.
- The competition has fostered alliances between small startups and larger aerospace and car companies, with plans for future lunar exploration missions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/science/moon-nasa-lunar-terrain-vehicle.html
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