Michelin Develops Lunar Wheel For NASA Moon Rover Vehicles

NASA intends to return to the moon, with both manned and unmanned missions planned for the coming decade. To meet the unique tyre requirements presented by a no-atmosphere operating environment, Michelin has developed a new lunar wheel for the next generation of NASA moon rover vehicles. The structurally supported tyre and wheel assembly, made from composite materials, was jointly developed at Michelin’s European and North American research centres.