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NASA showcase Mars Rover concept

Because of its ambition to put human on Mars for the future, and be able human to survive and explore the red planet, NASA unveiled a vehicle that could help human in the latter.

The concept was designed by US based Parker Brothers, based on specifications provided by NASA. The vehicle was unveiled at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.

                                            Photo from: NASA 
 
The giant six-wheeled rover concept looks like a batman truck or ruled out from sci-fi movie.The rover is about 28ft(8.5meters) long and 13ft (4 meters) wide and have an impressive height of 50-inch, the're specially designed to rocky Mars terrain.

The rover operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a 700-volt battery. The rover separates in the middle with the front area designed for scouting and equipped with a radio and navigation provided by the Global Positioning System. The back section serves as a laboratory which can disconnect for autonomous research.

It has a top speeds as high as 70 mph, the frame is made entirely of aluminum and carbon fiber which cut down the weight of the vehicle.
  From: NASA website

NASA is expected to send humans on Mars in 2030s, so it has some time to figure out an official rover design.

Shireman explained that the Mars rover concept vehicle will return to the visitor complex to be part of the new Astronaut Training Experience attraction opening in the fall of this year.

"It will be a new opportunity based on NASA's Journey to Mars," she said. "Groups and individuals will experience training like a real astronaut using virtual reality and simulators. Training activities including simulations of landing on Mars, walking on its surface, driving on the rough terrain and experiencing microgravity. Children, families and business groups are invited to participate."

Source: NASA

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