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Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 3, Page 1884-1904, May 2026.ABSTRACT Safe and reliable mobility over different kinds of ground is important for planetary rovers on space missions. Since terrain changes might affect the mobility of the rover, energy consumption, and safety, detecting the type of ground in real‐time is vital.
Md Masrul Khan +7 more
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Application of Collar Seals for Bearings in the Lunar Exploration Rover
Tribology Online, 2020 A lot of exploration missions have been planned for the moon, and lunar activity is likely to increase. The moon’s surface is covered by a great deal of dust, called regolith, and these particles can seriously damage mechanical components.
Koji Matsumoto +6 more
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In Situ Methanation on Mars: A Process Concept Study on the Impact of H2/CO2 and Recycle Ratio
Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Volume 98, Issue 4, Page 156-164, April 2026.The rocket propellant methane can be produced on Mars by in situ resource utilization. The H2/CO2 ratio is decisive, and excess H2 is favored for providing sufficient propellant purity. The operation mode—with or without recycling of unreacted reactants—depends on the resource availability of the selected landing site. Abstract For return missions from
Franz Braun +4 more
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Analysis of Solar-Heated Thermal Wadis to Support Extended-Duration Lunar Exploration [PDF]
The realization of the renewed exploration of the Moon presents many technical challenges; among them is the survival of lunar surface assets during periods of darkness when the lunar environment is very cold.
Balasubramaniam, R. +4 more
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Bio‐Inspired Swarm Robotics Design for Mine Automation
Natural Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2026.Ants demonstrate tandem running for cooperative haulage, and honeybees use memory‐based routes between hive and flowers. These behaviours inspire autonomous haulage robots in open‐pit mines to achieve efficient scan‐plan‐retrieve ore transport, replacing small haulage robots with large mining trucks.
Joven Tan +2 more
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Visual Odometry for Planetary Exploration Rovers in Sandy Terrains
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2013 Visual odometry provides planetary exploration rovers with accurate knowledge of their position and orientation, which needs effective feature tracking results, especially in barren sandy terrains.
Linhui Li +3 more
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Study on SMA driven hopper design for planetary exploration
Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2018 This paper studies the feasibility of a hopper for planetary exploration rovers. The proposed hopper is designed based on shape memory alloy(SMA) actuators, because SMA actuators are light in mass compared with traditional electric motors.
Takuma SAKAMOTO +2 more
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Were There Tides on Ancient Mars?
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.Abstract Tides are a key component in the Earth system as they help regulate climate and sustain life. Mars very likely had a surface ocean around 4–3 billion years ago. The NASA Curiosity Rover and the CNSA Zhurong Rover were sent to Gale Crater and the Vastitas Borealis Formation (VBF) on Mars to explore the surface and search for evidence of the ...
M. Jolley, M. Gugliotta, J. A. M. Green
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Towards an integrated scientific and social case for human space exploration [PDF]
, 2004 I will argue that an ambitious programme of human space exploration, involving a return to the Moon, and eventually human missions to Mars, will add greatly to human knowledge. Gathering such knowledge is the primary aim of science, but science's compart-
Crawford, Ian
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Evaluating Seismic Ambient Noise Techniques for Imaging Lava Tubes on the Moon
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.Abstract Detecting and characterizing lava tubes is a key objective of upcoming lunar missions. While evidence for their presence exists, their precise dimensions and depths remain uncertain. This study evaluates the potential of seismic ambient noise methods, such as seismic interferometry, H/V spectral ratios, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), and ...
Sabrina Keil +4 more
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