This historic international collaboration, supported by an agreement between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumi Kishida, trying to overcome the enormous challenges presented by the lunar environment, such as low gravity, extreme temperatures, radiation and the vacuum of space. Toyota engineers said they have integrated advanced technology into the design of the Lunar Cruiser to enable more efficient and widespread exploration of the lunar surface.
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What is the vehicle that NASA will send on the next mission to the moon?
This lunar rover is capable of carry two astronauts and travel up to 20 km (approximately 12.4 miles) per day, which will facilitate the exploration and study of underground resources and lunar soil. It contains solar-powered hydrogen batteries and specially designed tires for efficient navigation on the sandy surface of the Moon.
NASA Director Bill Nelson highlighted the multi-functionality of the Lunar Cruiser, describing it as “This vehicle is more than just a means of transportation; “It is a mobile station, a lunar laboratory, a lunar home, and a lunar explorer. In addition to its technological contribution, this truck represents a step forward in international cooperation for space exploration.
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Japan is at the forefront of innovation with the Lunar Cruiser, developing a spacious 6x5x4 m (approx. 19.7×16.4×13.1 ft) interior and a system that allows convert waste water into hydrogen fuel, vital for long expeditions. This collaboration not only symbolizes a breakthrough in space technology, but also marks a milestone in allowing Japanese astronauts to become the first non-Americans to explore the moon.
The vehicle is scheduled to debut on the Artemis VII mission in 2031 and will serve as a roving base for the astronauts during their explorations near the moon’s south pole for up to 30 days. Toyota, along with JAXA and NASA, predict that this machine will remain operational for another ten years. Additionally, it is consistent with the Artemis mission goals of placing the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface.
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