NASA
NASA outlines rover roles in Moon Base development
NASA says crewed and robotic rovers will be central to early Moon Base development. Their tasks include testing technologies, transporting astronauts, mapping terrain, conducting scientific research and prospecting for resources. Data gathered during these early missions will guide future mobility systems and infrastructure needed for astronauts to live and work on the Moon.
What to know
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Crewed and robotic rovers will support technology demonstrations, astronaut transport, terrain mapping, scientific research and resource prospecting.
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Early mission data will inform future mobility systems and infrastructure supporting astronauts living and working on the Moon.
Why it matters
The update links early Moon Base development to the later systems and infrastructure needed for astronauts to live and work on the Moon.
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