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Astrolab’s Manny Shar on Building a Lunar Rover in 17 Months

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At the International Space Summit, Astrolab’s Manny Shar discusses the company’s effort to develop a lunar rover in just 17 months. The project highlights the pace, engineering demands and commercial ambitions shaping the emerging market for lunar mobility systems.

Discovered 2026-09-14T05:06:58.054957-07:00 | 2026-09-14T05:06:58.054957-07:00

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  • Astrolab is targeting a 17-month development timeline for a lunar rover, underscoring the accelerated schedule expected for commercial lunar systems.
  • The project offers insight into the engineering and execution challenges involved in developing mobility hardware for lunar missions.
  • Astrolab’s approach reflects the growing role of commercial companies in building infrastructure and transportation systems for the Moon.

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