Komatsu

Komatsu is developing an autonomous excavator to operate on the moon.

Created: 2023-01-11

Updated: 2023-02-26

Company - Komatsu

Founded
Country
1921
Japan
Website
Komatsu
Social
Komatsu

Product/Service

Classification
Surface Spacecraft
Category
Commercial Rover
Space Construction Company
Space Construction Equipment
Status
Concept
First launch
Not announced

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