Australia to build rover for NASA moon mission in Trailblazer program

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated October 13 2021 - 7:52am, first published October 12 2021 - 11:30pm
An artist's impression showcasing how the Australian-made rover could contribute to a bigger international exploration program on the moon. Picture: Australian Space Agency
An artist's impression showcasing how the Australian-made rover could contribute to a bigger international exploration program on the moon. Picture: Australian Space Agency

An Australian-made rover will head to the moon as part of a future NASA mission, after receiving a $50 million backing by the federal government.

Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

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