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Marsupial Analog Rover Project Introduction

by Jean Lagarde — last modified 2006-07-23 17:49

The Australian analogue rover project, the Starchaser Marsupial Rover was formulated with a longer term vision to develop a family of such rovers and provide Australians which could contribute to the design database for future real Mars rover vehicles.

Drawing of the Marsupial Analog RoverNow based in Freemantle, Western Australia, the vehicle is based on the chassis of a Forward Control Landrover. The FC Landrover has a distinguished history as a rugged 4WD military truck, emergency ambulance, expedition and safari transport. The purchased vehicle is a Series IIA. It is licensed, but will require some repair work before being ready to drive. We intend the Marsupial rover to be driveable on public roads, since this will greatly enhance its useability.

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