Lunar Outpost plans to launch five lunar surface missions, including one with the Australian Space Agency featuring the 'Roo-ver' rover. The next mission, MAPP, is set for spring 2026 and will use NASA-developed instruments to study a long-standing magnetic anomaly. The company's goal is to lead in space mobility, enabling significant advancements for a permanent human presence on the moon. Collaboration with Lego inspires children in STEM, enhancing interest in space exploration. The MAPP rover and other designs are part of an effort to build exciting innovations for future missions.
"We have five lunar surface missions in total booked. One of the upcoming ones is really cool. It's with the Australian Space Agency, so it will be Australia's flagship lunar rover, which they affectionately call 'Roo-ver,' which I just love," said Gemer.
"Mobility is one of those key enablers to building big and exciting things like a permanent human presence on the moon. So that's why we set out to be the leaders in space mobility, and I think that's what we've accomplished," Gemer said.
"I bet most engineers started out as a kid playing with Lego," said Gemer. "We've got lots of great work to do with Lego, because it's one of those foundational, inspirational things for kids in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Tying that to space exploration, which is another one of those things everyone can connect with, it's just a really natural partnership."
"We built the MAPP rover, and then the resource collection rover. We are working our way up to the big one," said Gemer. "I just want them to enjoy building it."
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