Lunar Outpost Unveils "Eagle" Moon Rover with Astronaut-Centric Design for Artemis Program Support

Lunar Outpost presented its "Eagle" moon rover at the Space Foundation's Space Symposium, showcasing a design focused on astronaut usability and autonomous capabilities. Developed with input from NASA astronauts, the rover features a user-friendly front entry, mirrored controls for either astronaut to operate, and independent wheel motors enabling center-axis turns and sideways movement. Multifunction displays enhance crew perception by integrating camera feeds and sensor data, particularly useful for exploring shadowed regions. The Eagle includes tool lockers, refrigerated sample containers, and can be operated remotely, targeting support for NASA's Artemis 5 mission. Lunar Outpost is competing for NASA's lunar terrain vehicle services contract, valued at $4.6 billion, aiming to deploy the Eagle by the end of the decade.