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Re: Propulsion that does not involve driving wheels
While I agree that using a fan is VERY questionable due the fact that we are "working on the moon" However if you back and look at the moon rover built and used later on (ask your dad about) T

hey used steering technology from JI CASE (crab steer) and the tire technology I think came from Goodyear. They used a tire that was basically a "wire basket". Take a look, they were way cool!

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