I don't see the development of a light weight rover that can move 500m and transmit back to the earth as the greatest challenge. In fact, an ultralight rover seems the easiest solution. I think the information above reads like a problem-solution scenario, ie you have 1500 pounds, or 8000 pounds of payload to deploy a vehicle and lander to the moon, what are your options?
I can honestly say that I know nothing about what it takes to deliver a payload, even a tiny one, to the moon. However, isn't the purpose of the Prize to encourage independent groups to develop new technology or leverage unconventional ideas?
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I don't see the development of a light weight rover that can move 500m and transmit back to the earth as the greatest challenge. In fact, an ultralight rover seems the easiest solution. I think the information above reads like a problem-solution scenario, ie you have 1500 pounds, or 8000 pounds of payload to deploy a vehicle and lander to the moon, what are your options?
I can honestly say that I know nothing about what it takes to deliver a payload, even a tiny one, to the moon. However, isn't the purpose of the Prize to encourage independent groups to develop new technology or leverage unconventional ideas?