Summary
Canada is developing its first lunar rover to explore the Moon. The rover, created by Canadensys Aerospace, is part of a larger plan to support future human space exploration and is scheduled to launch with NASA's Artemis program in 2029. The rover aims to find water and measure radiation levels on the Moon's surface.
Key Facts
- Canadensys Aerospace is building Canada's first lunar rover in a facility near Toronto.
- This project is part of Canada's first planetary exploration mission led by the country.
- The rover will be part of NASA's Artemis program, which seeks to establish a human presence on the Moon.
- The rover will search for water and assess radiation on the Moon's south pole.
- The vehicle aims to survive lunar nights, which last about 14 Earth days and have extreme temperature changes.
- The rover is expected to launch in 2029 and does not yet have a name.
- Canada is known for previous space contributions like the Canadarm and astronauts Chris Hadfield and Jeremy Hansen.
