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50 wheels

So far, 50 wheels have been used on alien worlds:

The Moon: 32 wheels.

2 Lunokhod rovers were sent to the Moon. They had 8 wheels plus one in the rear (for measuring speed). thus 18 wheels.

2 wheels for Apollo 14's MET.

4 wheels for three Lunar Rovers.

Thus 2+12=14 wheels.

Mars: 18 wheels

Sojourner. 6

Spirit and Opportunity. 2 x 6

32+18=50 wheels.

Raoul

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