TOKYO -- A vehicle known as the "Lunar Cruiser" that is being developed by companies including Toyota Motor to carry astronauts on the moon's surface is set to join the U.S.-led program to revive manned exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor.
Move comes amid plans for lunar trips that include Japanese astronauts

A rover being developed by Japan's space agency and companies such as Toyota will operate like a "camping car on the moon." (JAXA/TOYOTA)
TOKYO -- A vehicle known as the "Lunar Cruiser" that is being developed by companies including Toyota Motor to carry astronauts on the moon's surface is set to join the U.S.-led program to revive manned exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor.