Canadian Rover Integrates with NASA’s Project Artemis

Exploring the universe might be NASA’s biggest endeavor to date. Project Artemis was step one in bringing the next generation of scientists to the moon. Currently, at the Canadensys Aerospace center located in Canada, scientists are working together to make this a reality.

Developing this rover is an extremely challenging mission, as it will land on the south polar region of the moon. This surface is infamous for being incredibly hostile, with temperatures ranging from -200°C (-328°F) all the way up to 100°C (212°F). Such harsh environments require endless testing and retesting for building this sustainable rover. According to a CBBC article, scientists estimate that the rover would be landing in 2029 under these conditions.

The primary need of all living organisms is water, which is why scientists are so intrigued by this rover. Water is heavy and difficult to carry around, even in space. As Dr. Gordon Osinski, a mission team scientist, said, “Finding some water that’s already there would make a big difference.” As for the rover, finding water would get their hopes up.

This also significantly improves the health of future astronauts. Radiation levels and statistics are not in favor of the rover. Still, engineers could find a location with lower levels of radiation, and future explorers could camp in space with low radiation exposure. Although experts have gone to great lengths to design different parts of the rover, it might still be challenging. For example, due to the moon’s unpredictable and rough terrain, designing sustainable wheels has proved difficult.

For now, NASA builds and tests prototypes; these little machines might also be the future of humanity. Many people at NASA are working endlessly towards this project, including Dr. Christian Sallaberger, Dr. Gordon Osinski, and various incredible scientists.