Opportunity for media to see future Canadian lunar rover

On October 30, 2024, media are invited to attend a demonstration of the future Canadian lunar rover. The event will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. ET on the analogue terrain outside the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) John H. Chapman Space Centre.

Longueuil, Quebec, October 28, 2024 — On October 30, 2024, media are invited to attend a demonstration of the future Canadian lunar rover. The event will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. ET on the analogue terrain outside the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA's) John H. Chapman Space Centre.

The rover will undergo operational tests on an obstacle course, on a surface and in light conditions that replicate the Moon's south pole. Media are welcome to take photos and videos during the demonstration. Representatives from the CSA and Canadensys will be available to answer questions.

Media are expected to arrive by 6:00 p.m. ET. Spots are limited: interested parties are required to register with the Media Relations Office. The event will proceed if weather conditions are favourable; registered media will receive confirmation on the day itself.

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