According to the Kia Media Website, the Hyundai Motor Group, which includes the Kia brand, is beginning to build a developmental model of a lunar exploration rover. This autonomous driving unit is prepared to explore the Moon's surface and comes with a long list of advanced tech features to accomplish its exploration goals. Some of these features include:
- Solar Charging
- Autonomous Driving
- Thermal Management
- Radiation Shielding
- A Capacity to Carry up to 70 KG
- And Much More!
Yong Wha Kim, the Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Planning & Coordination Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia, said, "Hyundai Motor Group has consistently stated its goal is to contribute to expanding human reach and the scope of human mobility experiences. The creation of the lunar exploration mobility development model not only reflects this goal, but also shows our ambition to achieve tangible results in the face of significant challenges. With the rover's development, we are moving beyond land, sea, and air mobility to expand into space mobility."
The Hyundai Motor Group and Kia are expecting to finish the initial development as early as the end of 2024 and are aiming to have the lunar model launched in 2027.
Learn More About the Kia Land Vehicles at Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg
While space is exciting, the Kia brand has impressive features and models here on land. We would love to have any Carlisle, Harrisburg, or beyond driver stop by our Mechanicsburg, PA, dealership to take a closer look at the latest new Kia cars and SUVs. We have many options from which you can choose and would love to show you how they're out of this world.