The ELO2 Consortium, co-led by EPE Oceania and Lunar Outpost Oceania, will build, test and operate Australia's first lunar rover - Roo-ver.
“This is a landmark moment for Australia and for EPE,” said the CEO of EPE Oceania, Warwick Penrose.
Work on the $42 million project will commence immediately while the Australian Space Agency continues to negotiate with NASA to secure a launch opportunity.
“We are immensely proud to co-lead this history-making mission with Lunar Outpost Oceania, and our incredible world-leading research and industry partners from across the nation. Together, we will not only deliver Roo-ver but also pave the way for translating cutting-edge space technologies into transformative capabilities for Defence, national security, and other industries.”
“The technologies developed for Roo-ver will underpin enabling capabilities for AUKUS Pillar II asymmetric technologies, advancing Australia’s sovereign defence and national security capabilities," said ELO2 Consortium Director, Ben Sorensen.
“These critical technologies not only address Australia’s immediate needs in space exploration but also have far-reaching applications for Defence, mining, energy, and disaster response industries. This project exemplifies the dual-use benefits of space technology, reinforcing its potential to drive innovation and economic growth across sectors.”