🌙NASA has chosen teams to develop lunar terrain vehicles that will be used on the Moon for extended periods of time.
🚀SpaceX is making progress with its Starship rocket for future missions.
🛰️Starship will be used to carry out spacewalks and support scientific activities.
🔧The lunar terrain vehicles need to be durable and capable of enduring the extreme environment of the Moon.
🌍The lunar vehicles will contribute to research and exploration on the Moon for the next 10 years.
What are the selected teams for lunar terrain vehicle development?
—The selected teams include Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Ventor AstroLabs partnering with various companies.
What is the purpose of the lunar terrain vehicles?
—The vehicles will support human operations, conduct scientific activities, and perform uncrewed robotic tasks on the lunar surface.
What is the timeline for the first use of the lunar vehicles by humans?
—The first use of the lunar vehicles by humans is planned for the Artemis 5 Mission, currently set for 2030.
What are the requirements for the lunar terrain vehicles?
—The vehicles must be able to withstand the lunar environment for prolonged periods of time and perform various tasks, including hosting science payloads.
What is the significance of the Starship progress?
—SpaceX's Starship rocket is being developed for future missions, including carrying out spacewalks and supporting scientific activities.
00:00NASA announces teams selected to develop lunar terrain vehicles for prolonged use on the Moon.
01:16The lunar vehicles need to be durable and capable of enduring the extreme environment of the Moon.
01:46The vehicles will support human operations, conduct scientific activities, and perform uncrewed robotic tasks on the lunar surface.
02:30The first use of the lunar vehicles by humans is planned for the Artemis 5 Mission, currently set for 2030.
02:57SpaceX's Starship rocket is making progress for future missions, including spacewalks and scientific activities.
