Eagle 🤝 NASCAR The Eagle Lunar Terrain Vehicle traded lunar dust for the Talladega Superspeedway as part of the GM Defense Racing activation at NASCAR's YellaWood 500! Kyle Larson—who knows a thing or two about high-performance vehicles—stopped by to check out our Moon-ready machine. From lunar exploration to race-day innovation, Eagle is built to go the distance. Proudly partnered with: General Motors, Leidos, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and MDA Space. #TheNextLeap #LunarOutpost #DrivingArtemis #SpaceTech #Innovation
From the Speedway to the Stars: What Racing Tech Taught Us About Lunar Mobility 🌑 We had an incredible moment at Talladega Superspeedway earlier this month, hosting Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 Chevrolet Driver Kyle Larson in the cockpit of the Eagle Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to discuss extreme mobility. Watch the video to see GM Program Engineering Manager for Lunar Mobility, Matt Nassoiy connect the dots between high-performance racing and extreme space engineering. Whether it's 200 mph on asphalt or 25 kph on lunar dust, the engineering mandate is the same: Crew Safety and Uncompromising Durability. Key Engineering Takeaways: Tons of capability: Astronauts plus their life support gear weigh about 500 pounds, in addition to the cargo capacity, this can literally be measured in TONS of payload for the LTV. Our suspension and stability systems, informed by GM’s advanced EV and simulation expertise, are built to manage that extreme load on the lunar terrain. Ergonomics for Extremes: Those unique seat belts? They’re designed for quick entry/exit with bulky, pressurized suits, mirroring the focus on critical safety speed seen in racing cockpits. Mission-Ready Simplicity: Every detail, from grab handles to controls, is engineered for reliability and ease of use under the intense pressure of a lunar mission. It’s exciting to see engineering proven on Earth’s toughest tracks, now defining the future of space exploration with Lunar Outpost's Team Lunar Dawn partners.