"NASA's CADRE Rovers Successfully Test-Drive on Simulated Lunar and Martian Terrain"

NASA test drove mini autonomous rovers as part of the CADRE technology demonstration, which aims to show that a group of robotic spacecraft can work together without direct human control. The rovers, equipped with cameras, sensors, and ground-penetrating radar, will map the lunar surface in 3D and are set to be delivered to the moon's Reiner Gamma region by Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander in late 2023 or early 2024. The rovers underwent various tests, including night drives, vibration, thermal, and electromagnetic interference testing, to ensure their readiness for the lunar mission.