NASA just field-tested its next-generation rover prototype, ERNEST, in the California desert — and the results are wild. 🤖🏜️
Built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain) traveled 16 miles in just 37 hours — more than 10x faster than Curiosity or Perseverance can move on Mars. It was even tested in total darkness to simulate lunar shadow conditions.
Key facts:
• Tested March 2026, Colorado Desert, California
• Travels ~10x faster than current Mars rovers
• Built for future Moon and Mars missions
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