Baku:Washington NASA has unveiled plans to deploy a nuclear-powered rover, named "PROMISE," to the Moon in 2028. The mission, set to last 18 months, aims to utilize various scientific instruments and a drill to examine the chemical properties of lunar soil while also searching for water ice and other natural resources.
According to Sharjah 24, the rover will be equipped with a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) for power. PROMISE's design incorporates components adapted from the Curiosity Mars rover and will include a spectrometer to map the chemical composition of the lunar surface alongside its soil-drilling capabilities.
The rover's launch is part of NASA's broader lunar exploration strategy, which includes landing astronauts on the Moon in 2028 as part of the Artemis IV mission. This follows the Artemis III mission, planned for 2027, which aims to send astronauts into low Earth orbit.