NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Turns out getting to the Moon is just as hard as it was over 50 years ago — but when it does eventually happen, astronauts will need something to drive. NASA has awarded a contract for a new lunar vehicle to a company called Lunar Outpost and its partners Lockheed Martin, General Motors, Goodyear, and MDA Space. A part of the Artemis program, the next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle will allow lunar explorers to conduct experiments and investigations far from the landing site. The electric rover uses a cab-over design to give explorers a commanding view and a reconfigurable cargo bed with a robotic arm allows for hauling various equipment. The LTV will be able to operate autonomously with or without astronauts, reducing risk during the Moon's two-week-long nights with temperatures down to -280 degrees Fahrenheit.
