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The European Moon Rover System (EMRS) Pre-Phase A activity is part of theEuropean Exploration Envelope Programme (E3P) that seeks to develop a versatilesurface mobility solution for future lunar missions. These missions include:the Polar Explorer (PE), In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), and AstrophysicsLunar Observatory (ALO) and Lunar Geological Exploration Mission (LGEM).Therefore, designing a multipurpose rover that can serve these missions iscrucial. The rover needs to be compatible with three different missionscenarios, each with an independent payload, making flexibility the key driver.This study focuses on modularity in the rover's locomotion solution andautonomous on-board system. Moreover, the proposed EMRS solution has beentested at an analogue facility to prove the modular mobility concept. The testsinvolved the rover's mobility in a lunar soil simulant testbed and differentlocomotion modes in a rocky and uneven terrain, as well as robustness againstobstacles and excavation of lunar regolith. As a result, the EMRS project hasdeveloped a multipurpose modular rover concept, with power, thermal control,insulation, and dust protection systems designed for further phases. This paperhighlights the potential of the EMRS system for lunar exploration and theimportance of modularity in rover design.

Modularity for lunar exploration: European Moon Rover System Pre-Phase A Design and Field Test Campaign Results