Lunar Robotic Vehicles

Question 1

What are rovers?

Answer 1

Vehicles or systems that are sent to bodies in space to explore in more detail

Question 2

What does LRV stand for?

Answer 2

Lunar Robotic Vehicles

Question 3

Where have LRVs been used?

Answer 3

The Moon and Mars

Question 4

When was the first remote controlled robotic rover created and sent to the moon?

Answer 4

In 1970, Russia created the first remote controlled robotic rover called Lunokhod 1

Question 5

What was the 2nd remote controlled robotic rover that got to the moon called?

Answer 5

Lunokhod 2

Question 6

Rovers have the ability to:

Answer 6

. Move
. Take photos
. Pick up rocks
. Collect soil samples
. Communicate with Earth (they are remote controlled)

Question 7

What are two of the limbs of the rover?

Answer 7

Arms
Camera

Question 8

What are the specifications for Apollo LRVs?

Answer 8

. Light weight
. Able to cope with uneven surfaces
. Able to carry two astronauts
. Able to carry scientific equipment, tools and communication gear

Question 9

What is the main difference between LRVs and cars?

Answer 9

The axle
Cars have one axle for every two wheels
LRVs have one axle for every wheel (so that it can move like a crab)

Question 10

What is NASA’s plan for the future?

Answer 10

They plan to build a base on the moon