NASA Rolls Out Lunar Hot Rod

When this hot rod rolls out on the street, traffic stops and people stare. People aren't quite sure what to make of the bright-white vehicle with gold rims and gold trim that is a cross between an off-road vehicle and someone's fantasy hot rod. This vehicle is dubbed the Chariot by the design team at the Johnson Space Center. This team was given one year to design and build this ultimate concept lunar rover. Lucien Junkin, a 17-year veteran of the NASA robotics program, is the chief...Full Story