Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1781406 Planetary and Space Science 2012 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The MPE is a sample fetching rover operating on the Moon's south pole. ► It can collect regolith samples from surface, subsurface and locally shaded areas. ► The MPE can provide access to soils which possibly contain lunar volatiles. ► A MPE model payload is defined, comprising a camera payload and a mole as sampler. ► The MPE has a four-wheeled active chassis and is powered by solar generators.
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