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On longer trips (longer than can be accommodated by the suits) across the surface of the Moon or Mars, we won't be able to use Apollo-style unpressurized rovers. Rather, I see us using pressurized rovers. Please use this thread to describe how you would design your rover. What all would be inside and on the exterior? (The latter might include things like digging equipment that can be operated from inside.) How would occupants get in and out? How would it dock with landers and/or stationary habitats? Or would you require spacewalks to reach those objects? Also, please state if your rover is for the Moon or Mars.<br /><br />Please assume that a Martian mission would use technology that is at least 20 years into the future. I would prefer everyone stated how far into the future they thought their rover could be built and sent to the appropriate place. Rovers made with on-site materials get bonus points. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Will Pittenger<hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Add this user box to your Wikipedia User Page to show your support for the SDC forums: <div style="margin-left:1em">{{User:Will Pittenger/User Boxes/Space.com Account}}</div> </div>