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MONA LUNA 首度於 ESA LUNA 月面模擬場地驗證性能，成功穿越鬆土、坡地與障礙物

MONA LUNA Successfully Navigates Loose Soil, Slopes and Obstacles at ESA’s LUNA Simulation Center

自巴黎航展正式亮相後僅五個月，歐洲月球探測車 MONA LUNA 已在德國科隆歐洲太空總署（ESA）LUNA 中心完成首波測試，展現優異的地形適應力。成果顯示 MONA LUNA 在鬆散土壤、陡坡與岩塊障礙等月面典型環境均能穩定運作。

Just five months after its unveiling at the Paris Air Show, the European lunar rover MONA LUNA has successfully completed its first driving test campaign at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) LUNA center in Cologne, Germany. The rover demonstrated impressive adaptability to loose soil, slopes and rocky obstacles.

三地協作成果　MONA LUNA 由摩納哥、瑞士與法國團隊共同打造

A Trilateral Engineering Effort Across Monaco, Switzerland and France

MONA LUNA 的首次測試展示了 Venturi Space 三地據點（摩納哥、瑞士、法國）的跨國協作成果，從設計、開發到最終組裝與測試皆由三方團隊共同完成。

The successful test reflects a collaborative engineering effort across Venturi Space’s sites in Monaco, Switzerland and France, which jointly designed, developed, assembled and tested the rover.

750 公斤級探測車展現超預期性能　四驅四轉與可變形輪胎成關鍵

750 kg Rover Exceeds Expectations with Four-Wheel Drive, Steering and Hyper-Deformable Wheels

MONA LUNA 重 750 公斤（可擴至 1,000 公斤），定位於月面探索與長期月面移動技術驗證。其四輪驅動、四輪轉向系統與被動阻尼懸吊，使其能攀爬 33 度坡度，超越設計預期。測試亮點包括：

• 高變形車輪在鬆土與堅實地面均展現極佳接地面積

• 牽引力優於預估

• 輕鬆跨越大型岩石障礙

• 在坡地具備高度動態穩定性

• 車載電子表現穩定可靠

這些成果也與 2022–2025 年於 NASA 進行的密集測試結果相符。

Weighing 750 kg (expandable to 1,000 kg), MONA LUNA is designed for lunar surface exploration and long-term mobility technology testing. Its four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and passive-damping suspension enabled it to climb slopes of up to 33 degrees, exceeding expectations. Key findings include:

• Exceptional contact area of the hyper-deformable wheels on both loose and compact terrain

• Traction surpassing forecasts

• Ability to cross large rocky obstacles with ease

• Dynamic stability on slopes meeting programme requirements

• Strong performance from onboard electronic systems

These results are consistent with extensive NASA tests conducted between 2022 and 2025.

與 FLIP 探測車共享核心技術　明夏將登月驗證

Shared Technologies with FLIP Rover Ahead of Lunar Deployment Next Summer

MONA LUNA 已整合多項將於明年夏季隨另一款探測車 FLIP 登月的關鍵技術，包括同款高變形輪胎、電池組、加熱系統與溫度感測器。FLIP 由 Venturi Astrolab（Venturi Space 的策略夥伴）開發，亦將採用 Venturi 研製的「登陸器退出系統」。兩款探測車皆由設計師 Sacha Lakic 負責外觀設計。

MONA LUNA already incorporates technologies that will be deployed on the Moon next summer aboard another rover, FLIP. Developed by Venturi Astrolab, FLIP will share hyper-deformable wheels, batteries, heating systems, temperature sensors and Venturi’s innovative rover-lander egress mechanism. Both rovers also share bodywork designed by Sacha Lakic.

10,000 平方公尺新廠將於 2028 年啟用　MONA LUNA 量產基地成形

Venturi Space to Open 10,000 m² Production Facility in Toulouse by 2028

Venturi Space 也正擴大全球製造生態系，將於明年春季在法國土魯斯動工興建超過 10,000 平方公尺 的旗艦廠房，鄰近法國國家太空研究中心（CNES）。預計 2028 年上半年投入營運，將有 150 名工程師專注 MONA LUNA 的設計與製造，並與瑞士及摩納哥團隊協作處理高變形輪胎、加熱系統、低溫材料、登陸器退出系統與高效能電池等核心技術。

Venturi Space will break ground next spring on a new 10,000 m² flagship facility in Toulouse, adjacent to CNES. Beginning operations in early 2028, the site will host 150 engineers dedicated to designing and manufacturing MONA LUNA, working closely with Swiss and Monegasque teams on wheels, heating systems, cryogenic materials, egress mechanisms and high-performance batteries.

高層回應｜Executive Quotes

ESA 人類與機器探索司司長 Daniel Neuenschwander：

Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration:

「MONA LUNA 在 LUNA 場地的表現令人印象深刻。看到其輪胎在月壤、坡地與岩石上變形與適應的能力非常驚艷。如果 MONA LUNA 最終獲選參與我們的任務，將是歐洲的一大機會。」

“I was truly impressed by how MONA LUNA handled the challenging LUNA terrain. Watching its wheels deform and adapt to regolith, slopes and rocks was remarkable. If selected for an ESA mission, it would be a tremendous opportunity for Europe.”

Venturi Space 總裁 Gildo Pastor：

Gildo Pastor, President of Venturi Space:

「能看到 MONA LUNA 在 LUNA 試驗場運行，是極大的榮耀。它展現了我們在輪胎、懸吊、電子等系統的實力。我們知道，這只是前往月球旅程的 1%。」

“Seeing MONA LUNA operate at the legendary LUNA site is a profound source of pride. This rover demonstrates the capabilities of our wheels, suspension and electronics. We know this is only the first 1% of the journey that we hope will take us to the Moon.”

Venturi Space 太空事務總監 Dr. Antonio Delfino：

Dr. Antonio Delfino, Director of Space Affairs, Venturi Space:

「這次測試主要聚焦於行進能力，目的是了解 MONA LUNA 在鬆土、坡地與大型障礙物的表現。結果大幅超出預期。車輪能 ‘浮’ 在月壤上的能力對避免陷入月壤至關重要。」

“These driving tests were primarily dedicated to locomotion. We wanted to understand MONA LUNA’s behavior on loose soil, slopes and major obstacles. The results exceed expectations. The wheels’ ability to ‘float’ on the regolith is essential to avoid becoming bogged down.”