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NASA’s New Mars Rover Has INSPECTOR GADGET-esque Front Axel – Nerdist
NASA’s new rover prototype, DuAxel, is able to eject one of its axels and use it as a tethered explorer that can traverse hazardous terrain on Mars.
NASA engineers have revealed a new prototype rover, which has an Inspector Gadget-style front axel. The roverDuAxelhas one axel that can depart from its main body and explore on its own thanks to a tether. This ability to split into two, DuAxel’s builders say, will allow it to explore otherwise impassable terrains on Mars and the Moon.
Futurism reported on the new rover, which NASA showcased in a recent press release. DuAxel, according to the space agency, is a “flexible rover” that can travel …
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