Nissan: Released a prototype lunar explorer: Jointly developed with JAXA

Nissan: Released a prototype lunar explorer: Jointly developed with JAXA

-Applying Nissan’s motor control technology-

Nissan Motor:

We are co-developing a lunar spacecraft with JAXA.

Lunar explorer:

The surface of the moon is covered with fine sand.

There is a risk that the wheels will sink and spin, and the lunar explorer will not be able to move.

From that,

Applying Nissan’s motor control technology.

By minimizing the idle rotation of the wheels, the limited power can be used efficiently.

JAXA partner
Manned rover

Toyota Motor
In collaboration with Toyota, it is envisioned that “a large manned rover fueled by hydrogen and oxygen will be launched in the latter half of the 2020s.”

Honda car
In collaboration with Honda, we are aiming to “build a circulating renewable energy system using water and fuel cells.”

(ANN News) | ABEMA TIMES

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