ispace: Equipped with a deformed lunar robot: Takara Tomy’s “Regolith”
ispace:
On May 27, we were entrusted with transportation services to the moon from JAXA and three Canadian companies.
In 2022, carry Takara Tomy’s “Regolith” on the lunar module (Lander) and bring it to the moon.
JAXA:
In collaboration with TAKARATOMY, Sony Group, and Doshisha University, we have developed a deformable lunar surface robot.
Deformed lunar robot:
The deformable lunar robot “Regolith” is run on the lunar surface.
“Regolith” acquires the movement of sand covering the surface of the moon and image data on the surface of the moon.
JAXA and Toyota Motor Corporation:
The deformed lunar robot “Regolith” transmits to the earth via the lunar module.
JAXA and Toyota Motor
The obtained data and knowledge,
Utilize for manned lunar rover development.
Three Canadian companies:
Three Canadian companies participate in a business support program implemented by the Space Agency,
Load the AI-equipped computer and camera on the lunar module,
After landing, we will demonstrate an autonomous driving system using craters.
Ispace lunar module:
UAE unmanned lunar rover,
All-solid-state battery under development by NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.
It has already been decided that the above will be piled up.
With this announcement, the space for the lunar module has almost been filled.
Sankei Shimbun-Yahoo! News
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/6be8d234d34a72eed6732be9010a6a23820c1f67
ispace: JAXA’s “250g” micro spacecraft to the moon |
ispace:
Using a moon lander
Jointly developed by JAXA and TAKARATOMY,
We announced that we will carry the micro spacecraft to the moon next year.
The spacecraft is a sphere weighing 250 grams and 8 cm in diameter.
While self-propelled on the surface of the moon, it collects data on the surface of the moon and takes images.
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