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NASA's New Lunar Rover in Action

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the can-i-drive-it-to-the-mall dept.

holy_calamity writes "New Scientist has video of Nasa's new Chariot lunar rover in action on simulated moon surface in Houston. As the associated story explains, the two-ton "truck" has a top speed of 20km/hour and is currently fitted with a plough, with additional back hoe and drill attachments to come. Sure it's not glamorous — more of a lunar tractor — but sure looks handy for establishing that permanent moon base NASA wants."

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  1. NOT in action by davidwr · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    At the risk of being modded -1 pendantic:

    If it's not on the moon roving, it's not "in action."

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