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

Whereas the destiny of the corporate is much from being sealed, Canoo has simply introduced a optimistic growth in that it has delivered on time three Crew Transportation Autos (CTVs) to NASA’s Kennedy House Heart 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 based mostly on the Canoo Way of life Car electrical minivan, are engineered to hold absolutely suited astronauts, flight help crew, and gear to the launch pad.

The automobiles sport an unique inside and exterior design that guarantees to offer astronaut and crew consolation and security whereas on the nine-mile journey to the launch pad at Kennedy House Heart. Canoo stated it would reveal photos 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 automobiles. It is a very proud day for Canoo and all of our companions who labored so exhausting 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 Way of life Car is presently listed with a beginning MSRP of $39,950 (excluding vacation spot cost), which is $5,200 increased 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 ascertain 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 can take a look at NASA’s foundational human deep area exploration capabilities. It’ll additionally take a look at the House Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft – for the primary time with folks onboard.