[Please note that this is a work in progress it will change and the pictures do not reflect what the rover looks like anymore]
This three-person lunar rover is designed for extended surface missions, combining exploration capability with crew safety and comfort. Access is provided via a rear airlock with automatic pressurization and decompression systems, complete with door locks. The Main Cabin includes a medical bed, equipment storage, and science tables, while beyond that lies the Cockpit, where driving and navigation controls are located.
The rover is powered by an electric motor fed by medium-capacity batteries, recharged through eight solar panels. It has a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour, optimized for lunar terrain. A built-in fuse allows complete cutoff of power from the batteries to all other systems, ensuring safety and preventing energy loss. External ports allow the batteries to be recharged from a stationary power source.
An oxygen tank stores air recovered from the airlock and can replenish cabin oxygen in the event of decompression. The rover is equipped with temperature, oxygen, pressure, and CO2 sensors, all monitored in real time. Warning indicators alert the crew to low oxygen, high CO2, low power, and dangerous temperatures, providing critical alerts to prevent hazardous situations.
The rover comfortably seats three astronauts and carries two spacesuits, essential survival gear, and a variety of science equipment for exploration and experiments. The cockpit dashboard includes a clock, horizon ball, and compass, giving the crew the tools necessary to maintain orientation and coordinate travel on the lunar surface.
Credit:
Jayhawk10131 helped design the airlock system, the detachable ROV, and other minor systems.
The rover was inspired by Mr. Binks’ Artemis Rover.
