NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles

For one, they're very slow; Perseverance, which NASA considers a "standout," achieves a top speed of just under .1 mph on ...
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NASA Perseverance rover vs crater, FAA's new update for SpaceX's OFT 3

The recent milestone involved a double test of engines on the Starship and Super Heavy rocket stages. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ...
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NASA tests new rover technology that would put Perseverance and Curiosity to shame

The rover can travel much faster and can overcome obstacles that could stop current Mars rovers.
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NASA’s JPL Is Testing the Next Generation of Autonomous Martian and Lunar Technology

NASA is developing the next generation of surface exploration technology with its Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme ...

Meet ERNEST, NASA’s Next-Generation Rover Designed to Be Faster and Tougher

ERNEST, short for Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain, is a small prototype rover built to be more ...
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NASA tests advanced capabilities for moon and Mars rovers

A prototype rover built with a new design for tackling rugged terrain is helping teams refine capabilities that could one day ...
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NASA’s new rover prototype drove 16 miles in a week, 10 times faster than anything it has on Mars

JPL's ERNEST rover covered 16 miles in 37 hours of driving during desert testing, using active suspension and reinforcement learning to navigate terrain.
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NASA Certifies Perseverance for Many More Years (and Miles)

NASA's ongoing testing and management of the Perseverance Mars rover has confirmed it should be able to continue its journeys on the Red Planet for many years and miles to come. It's covered about 25 ...

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hits Marathon Milestone On Fifth Anniversary of Mars Landing

NASA’s Perseverance rover has just crossed an impressive mark on the Red Planet. It has now driven more than 26.2 miles ...