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Space rovers that could help in search for life on Mars tested in Bedfordshire

Two space rovers that could potentially help in the search for life on Mars have been has been put through their paces at a quarry in Bedfordshire. The prototypes, named Codi and Charlie, are being tested by European aerospace giant Airbus in hope that some of the technology could also be used to aid missions to the moon. Codi, a four-wheeled rover, features navigation cameras and a robotic arm that it can use to collect rocks sealed in small tubes – without the need of a human operator.
Two space rovers that could potentially help in the search for life on Mars have been has been put through their paces at a quarry in Bedfordshire. The prototypes, named Codi and Charlie, are being tested by European aerospace giant Airbus in hope that some of the technology could also be used to aid missions to the moon. Codi, a four-wheeled rover, features navigation cameras and a robotic arm that it can use to collect rocks sealed in small tubes – without the need of a human operator.
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September 04, 2024
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