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NASA tests ERNEST rover for lunar exploration
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · NASA Climate
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NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California, USA
March 2026
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NASA tested the ERNEST prototype rover in the Colorado Desert.
The rover features advanced autonomy and active suspension for extreme terrain.
The tests aim to prepare for future long-range lunar missions.
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