Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test photo of the day for June 2, 2026
Hundreds of students participated in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge, designing and testing rovers on Earth-based obstacle courses. The event aims to prepare the next generation of engineers for future lunar exploration missions.
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The challenge fosters STEM education and practical engineering skills necessary for long-term space exploration goals.
Human Spaceflight Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026 News By Chelsea Gohd published 2 June 2026 In its 32nd year, HERC got 600 students involved in designing, building, and testing rovers.
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