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75 years after Tintin, a Belgian robot will roll on the moon with Jeff Bezos' help
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75 years after Tintin, a Belgian robot will roll on the moon with Jeff Bezos' help

So: 75 years after Tintin landed on the Moon in Hergé's stories, a real Belgian rover named LUVMI-M will roll on the lunar surface in 2029. Built by Space Applications Services in Zaventem, this lightweight and reliable robot will explore the Moon's south pole, searching for water ice and helium-3, and mapping the lunar dust. And here's the thing - the mission is fully commercial, hitching a ride on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lander, making Belgium the first European company to offer lunar access as a service. This rover is a stepping stone for permanent human presence on the Moon and a future launchpad for Mars exploration.
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