Yokogawa Electric Corporation has teamed up with Toyota Motor Corporation. They want to create prototype systems to measure and control a manned lunar rover. Toyota’s ‘Lunar Cruiser’ rover is a joint effort with JAXA, Japan’s space agency.
The partnership will design and procure prototype components. This builds on earlier studies done by Yokogawa and Toyota. The scope covers the control platform and battery measurement systems. These will be the backbone of the rover’s operation.
Yokogawa is excited to team up with Toyota Motor Corporation on this important project. The rover will be key in supporting ongoing lunar exploration. The company emphasized that this is a big step forward. The rover will be Japan’s first independent manned space system. The vehicle can work with a crew or be controlled remotely. This will allow for longer and ongoing exploration of the lunar surface.
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Lunar exploration is accelerating rapidly. Government space agencies and private companies are leading bold projects. They aim for successful landings. The Lunar Cruiser project highlights Japan’s aim to expand its space exploration in a changing world.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has many years of experience. They offer reliable control systems and precise measurement tools. This strong foundation supports our mission. Toyota picked it for the rover program due to its active research in space tech.
Companies will prepare the rover for launch in 2031 or later. Yokogawa will use the collaboration’s technologies to spark innovation beyond the lunar mission. They want to explore more uses. This will increase their value even more.