Venturi Astrolab Inc has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype of a lunar rover, the Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) vehicle.

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Venturi Astrolab Inc has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype of a lunar rover, the Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) vehicle. During a successful field test near Death Valley National Park in California, the FLEX rover demonstrated its agility over rugged terrain, showcasing its potential for future lunar missions. The test highlighted the rover's capabilities, including setting up a vertical solar array. If NASA integrates FLEX into the Artemis program, it will mark the return of a passenger-capable rover to the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in 1972. With a speed comparable to the record-setting Apollo 17 rover, FLEX can navigate the moon's terrain efficiently. The rover weighs over 1,100 pounds with a cargo capacity of 3,300 pounds, enabling two astronauts to travel for eight hours on a single charge.


     

     

     

 

     


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