The Australian Space Agency, in partnership with NASA, plans to send its own lunar rover to the moon in 2026 as part of the Artemis mission. Australia’s satellite landing program is called Trailblazer. reported Press service of the State Ministry of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
The Australian lander will collect lunar soil, also known as regolith. In the future, they will try to extract oxygen from the minerals obtained, which will be an important step towards sustainable human existence on the Moon.
In anticipation of the launch, the Australian government has started a competition to name the Pathfinder moon rover, but only Australian residents will be able to participate. The winning design will be announced at the 16th Australian Space Forum in Sydney on 6 December 2023.
Formerly Indian moon rover “Pragyan” sank After completing his mission, he hibernates on the moon.