University of Winnipeg

Published purpose

Rovers will play an important role in exploring and mapping the rugged terrain on the Moon. They will also be used to find important resources like water or titanium, which will enable astronauts to conduct longer missions. This project will use the moon-like terrain of Lanzarote, Spain, to demonstrate the ability of rovers to map geological variations across an area. It will also test different tool combinations and search methods to identify which ones are best used by rovers to find and map resources. This project will increase Canadian mining and exploration capabilities on Earth and in space, and train the next generation of highly qualified Canadian personnel in planetary science and exploration. Some of the tools to be tested can be used for better environmental monitoring, which will contribute to the health and well-being of all Canadians.