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NASA To Use BMW Mini on Lunar Expedition

A Mini on the Moon

NASA have revealed plans to send a fleet of BMW Mini’s to the moon in preparation for planned human expeditions in the next decade.  The diminutive cars are said to be perfect for lunar roving with just minor adaptations and as the vehicles are so small it is thought the new ARES V could blast off with up to 5 Mini’s in cargo.  It echos the Mini advertisement campaign, which runs with the slogan “It’s a Mini Adventure”, but there’s nothing mini about these plans.

A spokesman for NASA said “I bought one the other day so I could comfortably drive on sidewalks to the office – I don’t like roads much, not enough space!  Geddit!  Space?  Not enough!”  BMW are preparing a special Mini Space Edition which will feature the modifications that NASA have requested.  These include Big Foot style wheels, a larger sun roof and tinted windows throughout.