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    Question

    The collaboration between NASA and Japan's MEXT involves

    the development of a pressurized rover for lunar missions . What are the primary objectives of this collaborative endeavor?
    A To enable longer and more extensive human activities on the lunar surface. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To compete with private sector initiatives in lunar exploration. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To develop an uncrewed vehicle for Martian terrain Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To limit Japan’s involvement in space exploration to Earth orbit missions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To promote commercial tourism to the Moon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The pressurized rover is intended to serve as a mobile habitat and laboratory, which will enable astronauts to travel farther and work for extended periods on the Moon, especially near the lunar South Pole .

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