NASA Shows Off New Rover That Could Let Astronauts Cruise Around Mars

Getting humans to Mars is a goal NASA and other organizations hope to achieve in the near future, but what will we do when we get there? Why not drive around a bit? NASA has just the vehicle for the job with its omni-drive rover. It even has suit-ports so astronauts can hop out and check things out up close. I guess my only question is, hey NASA, can I borrow your car?

(via The Smithsonian Channel)

Previously in NASA’s roving rovers roving

• No. That flash of light Curiosity saw doesn’t mean there are aliens
• Everyday the Curiosity rover sends NASA a “beep” to let them know she’s okay
• Zephyr is the wind-sailing rover NASA could use to explore Venus

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