[News] Prototype Mars Rover to be in Inaugural Parade

[Pyrotex]

The crew at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) that operates the Small Pressurized Rover (SPR) has been training for their participation in the presidential inaugural parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. For several weeks, the team has been testing the SPR systems, practicing turns and maneuvering through cones and barriers around JSC. The SPR concept could provide astronauts with their main mode of transportation on the Moon or even Mars, and could also allow them the flexibility to work without the restrictions imposed by spacesuits. The adaptable vehicle features pivoting wheels that enable "crab-style" movement to help the rover maneuver through difficult spots.

 

On Friday, Jan. 8, NASA and contractor employees will be able to observe some of the SPR training up close. The SPR will arrive in front of JSC Building 1 at approximately 9:15 a.m. and will give a brief demonstration of its capabilities.

 

More information on the SPR is provided at this site:

NASA - NASA Tests Rover Concepts in Arizona

 

---Brought to you by Communications and Public Affairs, JSC Office of External Relations.

[belovelife]

cool i desined a workmans tool that could be attatched to any rover with a boom

(boom=hydrolic arm that has moving verticle, horizontal)

i built it, so i could be released from the boom and used manually

giving the astronaught a wide variety of tools, speed control and functionality

in one lightweight versitile instrument

[Pyrotex]

cool i designed a workman's tool that could be attached to any rover with a boom...

Cool. Do you have a picture of it?

[belovelife]

no my camera is not working

but it is basically a right triangle with a motor at the right angle

the speed contro is at the top(which could be adapted for remote use)

and the other angles are around 70/20

with 2 tool mounts that go past the 70 angle

the boom mount would be at the 20

each attachment mounts to those prongs and connect to the motor on chains

or more advanced connection

 

also i have a worm gear that hooks up for a drill

so theoretically you can have

drill

rock cut saw

mider cut saw

table saw

and drive a material movement belt

 

all of this is still being developed

but i have minimul resources

so i'm kinda stuck at the moment

i'll try to get a pic and post it

but i've worked in many trades

and if i had oneof theese here

i would be happy :shrug:

[Pyrotex]

Can't wait to see it. Take your time.