Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
Study: Electrostatic Charging on Lunar Rover Wheels Could Limit Traverse Speed; Mitigations Proposed
A new analysis in Advances in Space Research by Bill Farrell (Space Science Institute) and Mike Zimmerman (Johns Hopkins) warns that electrostatic charge buildup on lunar rover wheels in shadowed terrain could limit traverse speeds and impair mobility; the paper outlines practical mitigation strategies for vehicle design and operations.
