After more than 50 years, NASA is preparing to send humans back to the Moon with the Artemis II mission. In this ambitious endeavor, Michelin is at the forefront, pioneering wheels for the new Lunar Rover.
- Material: These wheels are crafted from microplastics and resemble enormous bottle caps.
- Durability: They have been successfully tested in extreme conditions, from -240 to 100 degrees Celsius.
- The Moon's surface, with its rocky debris and powdery dust, presents significant challenges.
- These wheels are designed to:
- Be airless, to withstand solar radiation and the Moon's surface harshness.
- Offer low resistance to enhance battery life.
- Provide superior traction on loose ground.
Although the wheels are still in the development stage, Michelin is expected to offer more updates as the Artemis II mission progresses.
Michelin is revolutionizing Lunar Rover wheels by creating durable, airless designs capable of enduring extreme temperatures and challenging lunar terrain. This innovation sets the stage for human exploration beyond Earth.
