CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA has contracted electric vehicle startup Canoo to help build a new way to shuttle astronauts to the launch pad for the upcoming Artemis mission.
According to Astrechnica.com, when looking for a company to make a replacement for its “Astrovan,” NASA said the vehicle must produce zero emissions and be designed and built in compliance with all current vehicle safety standards.
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The vehicle must also be able to carry a driver, four suited-up astronauts and three extra people. It will also need space for equipment bags and cooling units.
NASA expects the transport vehicle to be ready by June 2023. For more information, go to Astrechnica.com.