Abstract
An in-situ observation of small planetary bodies (asteroids or comets) has been of great interest for planetary science. The authors have proposed a small rover for MUSES-C asteroid exploration mission of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. The proposed rover adopts a novel and innovative mobility that drives a rover by hopping, which has a lot of advantages under the micro-gravity environment on the surface of small planetary bodies. A test model of the proposed rover was developed and the micro-gravity experiments were conducted. This paper describes the experimental results, which are compared with the simulation analysis.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
