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Michelin and Bridgestone Race for Space Tyre Innovation

5/14/2025

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Michelin and Bridgestone are racing to create cutting-edge tyres for lunar and Martian explorations. Michelin is innovating with high-performance plastics, while Bridgestone draws inspiration from the unique structure of camel hooves. Both companies are rigorously testing their designs in simulated lunar conditions, as NASA prepares to select the best tyre technology for groundbreaking missions later this year.

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Story summary

Michelin and Bridgestone are racing to create cutting-edge tyres for lunar and Martian explorations. Michelin is innovating with high-performance plastics, while Bridgestone draws inspiration from the unique structure of camel hooves. Both companies are rigorously testing their designs in simulated lunar conditions, as NASA prepares to select the best tyre technology for groundbreaking missions later this year.