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Nov 24, 2023

‘Mateship’ or ‘Kakirra’? Australia turns to public to name its 1st moon rover

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, space travel

The Australian Space Agency has revealed its shortlist of names for the country’s first lunar rover — and you can help choose the winner by casting your vote.

In partnership with NASA, the agency’s Australian-made, semi-autonomous rover is slated to launch to the moon as part of a future Artemis mission by as early as 2026. The rover will have the ability to pick up lunar rocks and dust, then bring the specimens back to a moon lander operated by NASA.

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