Tumbleweed-inspired Mars rovers could be blown across the Red Planet Scientists are testing prototypes of tumbleweed rovers in a wind tunnel that show that Mars' winds are strong enough to push them. Astrobitica September 30, 2025 (Last updated: September 30, 2025) 1 minute read Scientists are testing prototypes of tumbleweed rovers in a wind tunnel that show that Mars’ winds are strong enough to push them. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Axiom Space taps Portuguese physiologist as first ‘Project Astronaut’Next: Scientists unlock secret to Venus flytrap’s hair-trigger response