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ABB to design lunar soil analyzer for Canadian Space Agency’s Moon rover
Canada’s Lunar Utility Rover Illustration of an astronaut, a rover, and a lander on the lunar surface. Credit Canadian Space Agency ABB will develop the concept for a unique version of its infrared spectrometer for Canada’s Lunar Utility RoverThe instrument would analyze the soil's chemical composition in an effort to assess to what extent lunar resources can sustain human presenceThe rover will gather data that will allow scientists to better understand the lunar geology and environment QUÉBEC
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