Canoo Applied sciences hasn’t been within the information as a lot these days, however with many EV startups submitting for chapter as of late, that is most likely not a foul factor.

Whereas the destiny of the corporate is way from being sealed, Canoo has simply introduced a optimistic improvement in that it has delivered on time three Crew Transportation Automobiles (CTVs) to NASA’s Kennedy Area Middle in Florida. 

As stipulated in an earlier settlement, the electrical people-movers will transport the astronauts to the launch pad for the Artemis lunar missions. The CTVs, that are primarily based on the Canoo Life-style Automobile electrical minivan, are engineered to hold absolutely suited astronauts, flight help crew, and gear to the launch pad.

The autos sport an unique inside and exterior design that guarantees to supply astronaut and crew consolation and security whereas on the nine-mile journey to the launch pad at Kennedy Area Middle. Canoo stated it’ll reveal pictures of the outside and inside of the CTV later this yr.

“We’re thrilled to be part of the Artemis missions and to ship NASA’s first zero-emission constructed for mission crew transportation autos. It is a very proud day for Canoo and all of our companions who labored so onerous to make sure we carry out our half to move the astronauts for the primary 9 miles of each launch.”

Tony Aquila, Chairman and CEO, Canoo

The Canoo Life-style Automobile is presently listed with a beginning MSRP of $39,950 (excluding vacation spot cost), which is $5,200 larger that the worth that was initially introduced in Might 2021. Thoughts you, the worth is for the Supply variant that options solely two seats on the entrance and an enclosed cargo area behind. Canoo hasn’t introduced pricing for the costlier passenger variant but.

The Artemis II is the primary crewed mission that’s a part of NASA’s plan to determine a long-term presence on the Moon for scientific and exploration functions. 

The astronauts will get to the Moon after a 10-day flight that may take a look at NASA’s foundational human deep area exploration capabilities. It should additionally take a look at the Area Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft – for the primary time with folks onboard.