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NASA considering sending new vehicles to the moon

So far, all of the rovers that NASA has sent to the moon have been of the unpressurized variety, meaning that the astronauts are required to be inside their spacesuits. It looks like NASA is considering changing that with concepts of their next moon-bound rover. Described as a moving habitat, the vehicles could be used in missions as long as two weeks and would be sent out in pairs in case one breaks down. Mike Gernhardt, NASA's lead for extravehicular physiology systems and performance projects says "If you can picture this thing, it's kind ... Read more →

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