NASA Tests Ernest Rover Prototype With Faster Speed and Obstacle-Climbing Wheel-Lift Capability
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Cheyenne MacDonald
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NASA is testing a new rover prototype called "Ernest" that features advanced mobility capabilities, including the ability to drive faster than previous rovers and lift its wheels to climb over obstacles. The space agency shared footage of these tests, showcasing the rover's enhanced navigation and obstacle-handling abilities designed for future planetary exploration missions.
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NASA's Mars rovers have accomplished a whole lot since the first one landed on the red planet.
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