SpaceX just revealed the largest Lunar rover!

SpaceX just revealed the largest Lunar rover!
During the early years of the Apollo program, NASA scientists and engineers recognized the necessity for a vehicle to assist astronauts in lunar exploration.
The limitations posed by bulky spacesuits, limited life support, and other factors led to the expectation that human mobility on the lunar surface would be reduced.
In 1964, NASA initiated research on lunar surface vehicles with the conceptual design of the Mobile Laboratory. Over the following years, a range of vehicles were studied, culminating in the development of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), which directly benefited from the knowledge gained.
Creating the LRV presented numerous technical challenges that had not been encountered in terrestrial vehicle design and operation. These challenges included the lack of atmosphere, extreme temperature fluctuations ranging from plus to minus 250 degrees Fahrenheit, the weak lunar gravity (one-sixth of Earth's), and the uncertainties surrounding lunar soil and topography. The unique lunar environment necessitated the development of innovative solutions.
The need for a lunar vehicle was confirmed by the success of the Apollo 11 mission and subsequent lunar landings. These missions emphasized the importance of a vehicle that would enable astronauts to cover more ground efficiently, conserve energy and life support resources, transport additional equipment, and collect more lunar soil samples. Consequently, in May 1969, NASA decided to proceed with the design and development of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Harrison Schmitt of Apollo 17 said, “Without it, the major scientific discoveries of Apollo 15, 16, and 17 would not have been possible, and our current understanding of lunar evolution would not have been possible.”
SpaceX just Revealed the largest lunar rover!

[ARWest-bpyb]

"Drive it like they stole it." 🤣 Sounds like future lunar explorers ore going to have a good time getting around!👍👍

[williamburroughs]

Hopefully, they will bring two rovers with them. Reasons, backup and flexibility.
They are definitely going to want that second rover on the moon for SpaceX debut.

[Cooky]

Hopefully they thought to include a deadman’s switch in case one of the astronauts fall off the back.

[robingannaway]

I suggest a large beach umbrella or folding canopy be installed for additional protection for the driver and co-driver.

[Propnut]

Only problem I see is the tires need to be double the size they are to accommodate all different terrain types.

[williamburroughs]

I wonder if NASA or Spacex have thought about harnessing the electrostatic energy that is plentiful on the moon?
The obvious advantage is that they don't have to depend on solar panels and worry about the day/night cycles for their energy needs.
The strongest source of electrostatic energy is at the poles but should be available all over the moon.

[Warriorii]

last pic of earth spinning backward, ,,bring a flat tire repair kit ...lol

[jamescollins]

⚠️ Trigger warning ⚠️ Silly idea but what about if it had a problem with a wheel ...it had like a James bond numberplate but for the wheel so in theory a spare that can change its self Can also be changed by astronaut but if it was off on its own it could fix a flat

[robertdrinkall]

The only safe place to operate one of his electric vehicles! 😂😂

[docferringer]

All I'm saying is the first rover needs to be a cybertruck. And that cybertruck should be a monster truck.

[otmw]

At least put the metric units as text in the video

[darkknight]

When you say these Rovers can carry a certain weight is this lunar weight or earth weight? Bearing in mind 2 ton on earth is not 2 ton on the moon.

[PanioloBee]

Would like it if Tesla bots are included in the Lunar Lander. Maybe if a problem occurs, the Tesla bots could be used to fix it. They could also be used to explore the area. An AI computer on board the Lunar Lander would control the Tesla bots while still in contact with humans on earth. Tesla bots could be testing and proving out lunar suits, rovers, and other projects. Tesla bots could build a base making it ready for humans. Anyway, just a thought.

[wadey]

Has the original presenter left?? Just curious.🙂

[ftswarbill]

*I'm coining the phrase "Lunar Lovers". A name fit for all space fan boys like myself. No homo. Pirates can keep their "Land Lovers" troup.*

[leehall]

I think the whole starship that lands on the moon should turn into a giant Rover

[checktheskies]

Wow! I think it's insane that in 2023 we have zero rovers that constantly send back 360° visible HD footage. If Mars is achieved then why is the Lunar surface still not shown to the public? Anyone? ❤

[tritun]

He still has two trucks that aren’t out yet. Don’t hold your breath…hehe get it

[mikebehnka]

just send a tesla X. all wheel drive, electric, faster than 18 kmh. seats 5, and great advertising lol.

[mariofigueiredo]

Project managers in spacex. They are 1000s or they are supermans?