NASA Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle (Moon buggy) V1
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Nov. 08, 2024 V1 Build 104:
- First release

Prologue:
NASA has launched the Artemis missions and plans to land on the moon again during the Artemis III Mission, hopefully in 2026.
They have challenged the industry to develop and build a new “Lunar Terrain Vehicle”, also known as the successor to the Moon Buggy, for 90 billion dollars!
Challenge accepted and I'm done. Where's my money?
Links:
https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-iii/
https://www.nasa.gov/extravehicular-activity-and-human-surface-mobility/lunar-terrain-vehicle/
The model:
It was designed with simplicity, ease of printing/post-processing and assembly fun in mind. It has been heavily inspired by various concept images I found.
It can be used with DUMMY 13 by Soozafone:
Or the Astronaut remixes by MyStoopidStuff:
I would also like to thank @MyStoopidStuff for his feedback on the various ideas and his help as a beta tester.
He has also designed some nice accessories that can be used with this buggy:
Little alien: /models/782607
Fuzzy cube: /models/775235
Somehow official parts:
- Self aligning orbital communication antenna
- Long-range topographic radar scanner and remote control system
- Short range LIDAR scanner
- Joystick for drive by wire
- Full suspension wheels
- Light weight chassis
- Cargo platform for heavy loads
- Little basket for utilities
But since we all know it better than NASA, this model has even more to offer, even if you have to imagine a lot:
- Bigger and wider wheels for a better WHHEEEEEE experience on daredevil rides and jumps on the moon.
- The tires have a tread for better grip and are of course filled with specially developed “vacuum-proof air” to prevent them from bursting in the vacuum of space.
- Larger touchscreen with accounts for Netflix and AppleTV for the long lonely rides in the dark and 8-track cassette player with iPod connector for a bit of nostalgia .
- Many films have taught us that you can hear spaceships flying by or loud explosions in space. That's why it also has 7-channel Dolby Atmos speakers, because the effect is particularly impressive in the vacuum of space.
- Luxurious and more comfortable seats with massaging function instead of the simple stools that NASA has planned. For 90 billion dollars, you can also expect a little luxury.
- There is probably a sticker with “AI-Inside” somewhere, because nowadays everything has to have something to do with AI. Soon to read on your favorite toilet paper too. Want to bet?
The provided 3MF file can be used with:
- Orca Slicer/Bambu Studio: Geometries , filament, AMS and settings
- Prusa Slicer: At least the geometries
- Others: May or may not work. Please do not expect any support for other software
In principle:
- PLA/ TPU for the tires*
- Nozzle: 0.4mm
- Layer height: Default 0.16mm
- Brim/Supports: Almost not needed
*Always use glue or hairspray or something similar for TPU!
TPU sticks like hell to smooth PEI sheet and without a separation layer there is a high risk of destroying your PEI sheet when removing the part!
BOM:
- 8x M2 20mm screws (suspension)
- 4x M3 20mm screws (wheels)
- 8x M2 6mm screws (Seats, center part, skid pad)
- Some filament pieces
- At least 6x rubber bands with ~2.5cm diameter (suspension)
- Glue
Assembly:
Chassis:
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Display:
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Seat:
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Mudguard:
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Suspension (per wheel):
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Skid pad:
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Front light:
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Rear light:
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Wheel:
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Basket:
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Cargo platform:
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Seats:
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You're done, have fun!
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.





































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