A new study introduces an innovative, soft deployable airless wheel designed to facilitate exploration of the Moon’s lava tubes. Published in the December 2025 issue of Science Robotics, this work brings forward a novel approach to space travel and technology.

NASA strategically divides its life science research into Space Biology and Astrobiology, fostering collaboration between life scientists and physical scientists. This approach aims to understand how biological systems acclimate, adapt, and evolve in space, advancing NASA’s life science objectives.