Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a 700-volt battery. The back section opens and serves as a laboratory which can disconnect for autonomous research. While this exact rover is not expected to operate on Mars, one or more of its elements could make its way into a rover astronauts will drive on the Red Planet. The "Summer of Mars" promotion is designed to provide guests with a better understanding of NASA's studies of the Red Planet. The builders of the rover, Parker Brothers Concepts of Port Canaveral, Florida, incorporated input into its design from NASA subject matter experts.
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NASA ID
KSC-20170605-PH_KLS01_0197
Date Created
June 5, 2017
Center
KSC
Media Type
image
Photographer
NASA/Kim Shiflett
Location
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Com
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