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The RCBK Rover description: This autonomous and controlled rover powered by heat and radioisotope will travel across the surface of the moon at up to 15mph to collect lunar regolith with its excavator-like design. Its large, studded wheels will keep traction. It can use electrodynamic anti-dust technologies. It can handle the temperatures and repel dust because it is made of aluminum. The RCBK rover will dig a sample of lunar soil, and move it into its holding area on top of the rover. Then the lid will come down and compress the soil making room for more layers and samples of regolith. Once the lid compresses the soil it will stay in place so when the rover goes over craters or bumps the lunar regolith won't fly out.