NASA Tests New Rugged Terrain Rover Prototype for Future Moon and Mars Missions
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Keith Cowing
Summary
NASA is testing a prototype rover with a new design specifically built for tackling rugged terrain, aimed at refining capabilities that could be used in future lunar and Mars missions. The testing is taking place in Colorado, and the rover's advanced design focuses on navigating challenging landscapes that current rovers struggle with.
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On a bleak stretch of the Colorado
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