NASA has announced a groundbreaking initiative to explore the lunar south polar region using self-driving vehicles. The space agency will be renting vehicles from three companies – Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab – to transport astronauts around the moon’s surface.
These vehicles will not only be used to transport astronauts during their mission, but they will also have the ability to operate as robotic explorers once the astronauts return to Earth. This self-driving capability will allow the vehicles to meet the next astronaut mission at a different location on the moon.
NASA officials believe that the mobility of these vehicles will revolutionize our understanding of the moon. By being able to explore different regions and terrains, scientists will have access to a wealth of new information that was previously inaccessible.
The three companies involved in the project have been tasked with creating preliminary designs for the vehicles. However, only one of them will ultimately be chosen to build a vehicle for NASA and send it to the moon.
The announcement of this project has generated excitement within the space exploration community, with many eagerly anticipating the new discoveries that will be made possible by these innovative vehicles. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking mission from Road Rug Cars.
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