Vote for Athabasca the Lunar Rover!

Canadians are invited to vote for the name of Canada’s first lunar rover, and ‘Athabasca’ is one the potential names.

Currently in development, the rover will navigate the surface of the Moon to test new technologies and better understand the lunar geology and environment. It will also help in the international search for water ice.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA)  invites Canadians to vote on one of four potential names for the lunar rover, including Athabasca. From the CSA website: “Athabasca is a river flowing from the Rockies through Alberta to Lake Athabasca. Canada's rivers and streams have been the routes of the continent for millennia and continue to be pathways of discovery, transport and exchange. The names of the rivers also reflect Canada's diversity and heritage. Future rovers from our fleet could continue this trend by taking names of other Canadian natural wonders.”

Other potential names include Courage, Glacier and Pol-R.

Cast your vote for the name of the rover at https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm3oi2yuz00d6d9hsp5cs8s77.

Voting closes December 20, 2024.