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Contract Awarded for Study of Crewed Rover Robotic Arm

JAXA Selects Gitai to Define Design and Specifications

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Tom Patton
Apr 03, 2025
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has awarded a contract to Gitai Japan to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan's contribution to the Artemis program and is designed to enable long-duration human exploration of the Moon's polar regions.

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