NASA to Unveil New Moon Car

NASA will announce the developer for the Artemis program's new lunar rover, enhancing moon exploration.

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NASA to reveal the lunar rover developer at 4 p.m. EDT, April 3. Watch live on Space.com or NASA’s channel.

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Featuring Vanessa Wyche (JSC Director), Jacob Bleacher (Chief Exploration Scientist), and Lara Kearney (EVA and HSM Program Manager).

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The LTV, designed for the moon's south pole, will assist astronauts in exploring and conducting scientific research.

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NASA aims to establish a base at the water ice-rich south pole, expanding human presence on the moon.

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Unpressurized and requiring spacesuits for operation, the LTV blends traditional design with modern tech.

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NASA envisions the LTV conducting autonomous science and exploration to maximize its utility between crewed missions.

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Astronauts will land at the moon’s south pole by Artemis 3 in 2026, with the LTV's debut planned for Artemis 5 in 2030.

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NASA’s call for LTV proposals started on May 26, last year, with a quick turnaround for submissions by July 10.

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The selection of the LTV developer marks a significant step towards sustainable lunar exploration and the ambitious goals of the Artemis program.

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