Nissan has unveiled a lunar rover prototype developed jointly with the Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA). The vehicle is designed for use on the lunar face and navigate the undulating lunar surface. The project development process continues with JAXA, but it is not yet clear when the rover will be ready for use, Nissan said.
Another Japan based automotive manufacturer Honda is working jointly with JAXA on an exploration vehicle that is targeted to be sent to the Moon in 2029. Honda is also working on a sustainable energy system that will provide oxygen, hydrogen and electricity for use in space exploration projects.