ELO2 Chosen To Provide Australia's First Lunar 'Roover''

Dec 17, 2024
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🚀 Big news for Australia’s space industry! The ELO2 (ELO₂) Consortium—co-led by EPE. Trusted To Protect and Lunar Outpost Oceania—has been chosen by the Australian Space Agency to build Australia's first lunar rover, "Roo-ver".

This $42 million project unites universities, SMEs, and industry leaders across Australia to design, manufacture, and operate the lunar rover. A major moment showcasing Australian innovation on the global stage and advancing their role in the space industry.

Congratulations to all involved in this historic mission—Australia is heading to the Moon! 🌕

Joseph Kenrick Ben Sorensen — **Joseph Kenrick** **Ben Sorensen**

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