Bridgestone to join Toyota and JAXA int'l space mission to Moon

Bridgestone Corp. said Wednesday it will become a part of Toyota Motor Corp. and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's joint mission to send a rover to the Moon.The world's leading tire maker announced its participation at the Space Symposium in Colorado. JAXA is planning to launch the five-year mission in 2029.Bridgestone said it will design an elastic wheel that can support the rover's weight, acceleration and braking, minimize shock absorbance, and improve maneuverability, a necessary feature to navigate the Moon's crater-covered, gravelly surface.Toyota and JAXA said in March they would …READ FULL ARTICLE