The name is probably familiar to you before reading this.
Lunar Cruiser will be the moon-exploration vehicle. It’s a Toyota name, and it is indeed the Lunar Cruiser. This vehicle will be used to explore the moon. SUVs The iconic Land Cruiser .
It is clear that the intention to name the Lunar Cruiser pressurized rover Lunar Rover is obvious. Toyota wants people to be familiarized with it as development continues. This is a good plan, as we and other automotive sites are reporting on it.
The Lunar Cruiser, as mentioned above, is currently under development. Of course, the pressurized rover can be manned. The collaboration is concerned about the harsh environment that the Japanese team of exploration will encounter on the moon. It wants to make sure that quality, durability and reliability are all present on this pressurized vehicle. Yes, it’s on the press release.
JAXA has outlined the timeline for the Lunar Cruiser’s journey in this decade. Driving simulations will be performed this year to verify the power and heat dissipation performances, as well the trial production of tires, and the arrangement of the interior.
The engineering and design of the spacecraft will begin by 2024. The Lunar Cruiser will be revealed to the public in 2029. A manned lunar exploration is planned for 2030.