The lunar rover was never returned to Earth...it still sits on the Moon today and probably will for many years to come.
Apollo 13 got back to Earth by using the Lunar Module as a lifeboat after an oxygen tank explosion in the Service Module. The crew used the Lunar Module's descent engine to adjust their return trajectory, allowing them to slingshot around the moon and back towards Earth for a successful re-entry.
All three lunar rovers (from Apollos 15, 16, and 17) are still on the lunar surface today. They were left behind in order to save weight on the return flight and because they were no longer needed.
Flat Tire and no jack?Actually it would have required too much fuel to bring back and since it was designed for the moon there was no reason to. future moon travelers may find a use for it.
It doesn't. It radios its data back to Earth. there is no need for the actual rover to come back. Nothing should be brought back from Mars unless it is proven lifeless, as Martian life may be dangerous to Earth life, like us!
The moon is in Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse. Earth doesn't have a definite front or back.
Apollo 13 got back to Earth by using the Lunar Module as a lifeboat after an oxygen tank explosion in the Service Module. The crew used the Lunar Module's descent engine to adjust their return trajectory, allowing them to slingshot around the moon and back towards Earth for a successful re-entry.
All three lunar rovers (from Apollos 15, 16, and 17) are still on the lunar surface today. They were left behind in order to save weight on the return flight and because they were no longer needed.
It was a camera on the lunar rover which was left behind and controlled remotely back on earth.
It is on the back of the lunar rover. To use it, click it and carry the hook to where you need it.
It is attached to the back of the lunar rover. To use it, click it and carry the hook to where you need it.
Flat Tire and no jack?Actually it would have required too much fuel to bring back and since it was designed for the moon there was no reason to. future moon travelers may find a use for it.
It doesn't. It radios its data back to Earth. there is no need for the actual rover to come back. Nothing should be brought back from Mars unless it is proven lifeless, as Martian life may be dangerous to Earth life, like us!
The moon is in Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse. Earth doesn't have a definite front or back.
If it broke down the astronauts would have had to walk back. Since one of the Rovers went over 17 miles, coming and going, this could mean quite a hike, around 8 miles or thereabouts (since the 17 miles was not in a straight line). The Rover had a separate motor for each wheel, so if one or even two conked out they could still have made it back.
The Lunar Rover had a color TV camera and communication system that permitted the astronauts to transmit pictures and voice communications directly from the vehicle to Earth were carried on board the LRV. Still-picture cameras were mounted on the chest of each astronaut for additional pictures. The TV camera could be controlled remotely from Mission Control Center in Houston.
The Lunar craft crashed on the moon, they did not bring it back to earth.
A lunar rover needs to be equipped with solar panels for power generation, high-resolution cameras for navigation and scientific observations, mobility systems such as wheels or tracks for movement, communication equipment for transmitting data back to Earth, and scientific instruments for conducting experiments on the lunar surface. Additionally, it would require thermal management systems to cope with the extreme temperature variations on the Moon.