NASA LTV Lunar Terrain Vehicle Prototype Artmeis Moon
NASA is currently testing an unpressurized LTV (Lunar Terrain Vehicle), known as the Ground Test Unit, at Johnson Space Center in Houston. This rover features a flexible architecture that simulates various rover concepts for use beginning with Artemis V.


NASA LTV Lunar Terrain Vehicle Prototype Artemis Moon
NASA LTV Lunar Terrain Vehicle Prototype Artemis Moon
NASA LTV Lunar Terrain Vehicle Prototype Artemis Moon
There are some LTV guidelines however, such as being able to support two crew members and have the ability to be operated remotely. It must also be able to implement multiple control concepts including multiple drive modes, self-leveling, and supervised autonomy. This NASA prototype will many teams to test capabilities while also getting hands-on engineering experience developing rover hardware.

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The Ground Test Unit will help NASA teams on the ground, test and understand all aspects of rover operations on the lunar surface ahead of Artemis missions. The GTU allows NASA to be a smart buyer, so we are able to test and evaluate rover operations while we work with the LTVS contractors and their hardware,” said Jeff Somers, engineering lead for the Ground Test Unit.

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