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NASA's Army of Autonomous Lunar Robots

The article from MSN discusses NASA's plans to deploy a fleet of autonomous robots to the Moon as part of its Artemis program, aimed at establishing a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. These robots, varying in size and function, will perform tasks such as digging, transporting materials, and setting up infrastructure before human astronauts arrive. Key highlights include the development of robots like the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) for mapping water ice, and the Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) project, which involves small rovers working together autonomously. The initiative not only aims to reduce the risk to human life by preparing the lunar environment but also to gather crucial data for future missions, including potential resource utilization and habitat construction. This robotic precursor mission underscores NASA's strategy to leverage technology for more efficient and safer space exploration.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/space-exploration/nasa-s-army-of-autonomous-lunar-robots/ar-AA1zC2EO ]