In recent years, humanity has made many exploration programs to reduce the distance between them and space. Within these programs, uncrewed programs were organized to Mars and the Moon. The tools used in these programs collected a lot of data within their means and brought the unknowns to light. One last study was on an advanced tool.
FLEX Rover vehicle introduced to facilitate exploration
Astrolab has designed a new Moon rover designed around flexibility and exploration that can be used in space programs. Called the Flexible Logistics and Exploration Rover, FLEX Rover is able to stay flexible and stable in rough terrain conditions. The navigator, which also stands out with its portable size, is still under development. The vehicle was introduced with a video by Astrolab.
Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield was featured in the promotional video. The company also prepared an introduction letter. The rover comes from new mobility system architecture that gives it the ability to pick and place modular payloads to support robotics, exploration, logistics, field exploration, construction, sourcing and other critical activities. Jaret Matthews, Founder and CEO of Astrolab, made the following statements on the subject.
Astrolab aims to launch a fleet of FLEX rovers to provide the mobility needed to support a sustainable human presence on the Moon and Mars. For humanity to truly live and operate sustainably outside Earth, there must be an efficient and economical transport network.
FLEX Rover, although defined as a Moon Rover, will also be able to operate on other planets. Astrolab says it’s designed to work on other planets as well, like Mars. In the statements, NASA’s plans for Mars were mentioned and it was emphasized that it was the most suitable vehicle. So much so that the company sees its navigator as a long-term program since it is multi-adjustable.
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