Lucien Junkin, chief engineer of the space exploration vehicle at NASA, says he's "been at NASA for almost 30 years now," and "this is the peak of excitement that we've had." An inside tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center robotics design area: https://abcn.ws/2UPpKB4 | This Week

NASA is testing next-gen Mars rover designs that can carry astronauts, tools, and science gear across harsh terrain. With oversized wheels and a sealed cabin concept, vehicles like this are built for long-range surface exploration, where dust, cold, and rocks are constant threats. | SpaceEve

NASA’s New Moon Truck | Fastest Vehicle Ever Built for the Moon 🚀🌕NASA has revealed the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (Moon Truck)—a next-generation rover for the Artemis missions. Designed to handle the Moon’s sharp rocks and extreme temperatures, it uses airless tires that never puncture, melt, or freeze. With no windshield or doors, astronauts can easily enter in their spacesuits, and its robotic claw will collect precious lunar samples. 🌌 This vehicle is set to redefine how humans explore the Moo