Ask an Expert: Let's Go For A Spin: Lunar Rovers of Apollo and Constellation

Geologist Brent Garry of the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies discusses the purpose and development of rovers to aid in human exploration. He compares the rovers used by Apollo astronauts to new rovers currently being developed by NASA for when humans return to the Moon.

This video was created from a live audio recording of an Ask an Expert lecture presented on March 18, 2009. Ask an Expert is a free, informal lecture program presented to the public by Museum staff.

Total running time: 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Produced by: Michael Joseph, National Air and Space Museum
Source materials: NASA, Brent Garry, Desert RATS Team, Science Channel

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