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I'm sure they could, if only we had a way of getting to the Moon. Because even though it only took the United States 9 years between the decision to go to the Moon and the accomplishment of that goal 40 years ago, it would take far longer than 9 years to get back to the Moon again - even if anyone were serious about wanting to go.
In fact, it is likely that the only thing the lunar rovers would need to be operational again would be new batteries.
I only wish that the above were true... but after forty years of lunar conditions, all those cycles of high heat followed by intense cold (the astronauts went in the morning before it got hot) all the wiring insulation would be useless, and the wires, from expanding and contracting, would have developed massive cracking of the metal itself. The metal of the craft itself may not be in any better shape, just a bunch of stress cracks waiting to happen. The navigation computer has taken forty years of cosmic rays and other radiation (the astronauts took less than 1/500 of a lethal dose, but they were only in space about a week and a half or so!) so it is safe to assume it's toast. And the fenders, at least some of them, were removed and brought to Earth. It seems they had the annoying habit of breaking if you looked at them funny, thus spraying lunar dust all over Our Heroes and their craft!
They were built to do one job, do it very well, and not be used again. No real chance anything less than a complete re-manufacturing would make workable vehicles of them.
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How does the moon's gravity affect lunar rovers?
The vehicles used on the Moon were designed with the Moon's gravity in mind. They would not function correctly on Earth. So the answer is that the Moon's gravity affects the lunar rovers in the same way as gravity affects cars and other vehicles on Earth.... it is what keeps them on the surface, and prevents from from floating off into space.
What is lunar exploration?
Lunar exploration refers to the study and investigation of the Moon through various missions conducted with spacecraft, rovers, and human expeditions. It aims to increase scientific knowledge about the Moon's geology, atmosphere, and potential resources, as well as to pave the way for future human exploration and potential settlement.
What are the rovers on Mars?
the two rovers are:- Spirit and Opportunity.
When was Melchester Rovers created?
Melchester Rovers was created in 1885.
How many moon rovers are on the moon?
Currently, there are several moon rovers on the moon. For example, NASA's lunar rovers from the Apollo missions still remain on the lunar surface. The Chinese lunar rover Yutu-2 is also currently operational on the moon.
What are the names of the rovers on the lunar?
The rovers on the moon are named Yutu-1, Yutu-2, and Lunokhod 1. These rovers were deployed on different missions by China and the Soviet Union to explore the lunar surface.
How many lunar buggies are on the moon?
There are currently no lunar buggies (rovers) on the moon. The Apollo Lunar Rovers from the 1970s were used for exploration and have not been operational since. In recent years, various countries and organizations have been working on developing new rovers for future missions to the moon.
How did they get the moon lunar rover to the moon before the men landed?
The lunar rovers used on the moon were included in the lunar module, which carried them to the moon's surface. Once on the moon, the astronauts deployed the rovers to aid in their exploration of the lunar surface.
How fast do lunar rovers go?
Fasta than my grandmama
How many lunar rovers are on the moon?
There are three lunar rovers on the moon, all brought by Apollo missions. The rovers were used during Apollo 15, Apollo 16, and Apollo 17 missions in the 1970s.
Are the Mars lunar rover the same as the Mars exploration rover?
No they are different rovers.
What is the energy source for the lunar rover?
The lunar rovers used electrical energy. The fuel cells that supplied energy to the command and service modules needed to be started on earth. There is no way to restart a fuel cell once in space. So, the lunar lander, the LEM, and the lunar rovers all had to use stored electrical energy.
Did they put things on the moon?
Apart from the lunar landers, lunar rovers, flags and foot prints, the most significant item was the lunar laser rangefinder [See related link]
How heavy is a lunar rover vehicle?
The lunar rovers used in the Apollo missions, such as the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, weighed about 460 pounds (210 kilograms).
What happened to the lunar rover?
All three lunar rovers (from Apollos 15, 16, and 17) are still on the lunar surface today. They were left behind in order to save weight on the return flight and because they were no longer needed.
Is the lunar rover still on the moon?
There are five lunar rovers still on the moon: the two unmanned Lunakhod rovers sent to the moon in 1970 and 1973, and the three manned Apollo lunar rovers sent during the last three missions of the American Apollo program (15, 16, and 17) during 1971 and 1972.Q: Why couldn't the astronauts park their spaceship on the moon?A: Because it was full.
Are the Lunar rovers battery powered?
The lunar rovers which were used during the Apollo Missions were electric vehicles. They were designed and manufactured to operate in the low gravity vacuum of the moon. Power was provided by Silver Zinc Potassium Hydroxide non rechargeable batteries.
