1973Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical EngineersRequires access

Lunar Roving Vehicle: Spacecraft on Wheels

E. G. Cowart

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The lunar roving vehicle was the first manned extra-terrestrial automotive vehicle, providing increased exploratory capability on Apollo missions during 1971 and 1972. Vehicle design and development information is presented.

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The lunar roving vehicle was the first manned extra-terrestrial automotive vehicle, providing increased exploratory capability on Apollo missions during 1971 and 1972. Vehicle design and development information is presented.

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The lunar roving vehicle was the first manned extra-terrestrial automotive vehicle, providing increased exploratory capability on Apollo missions during 1971 and 1972. Vehicle design and development information is presented.

Key concepts: Spacecraft, Apollo, Aerospace engineering, Space vehicle, Astrobiology, Aeronautics, Automotive industry, Launch vehicle

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