# Scarab

> robotic lunar rover prototype

**Wikidata**: [Q722852](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q722852)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_(rover))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/scarab

## Summary
Scarab is a robotic lunar rover prototype designed for exploration of the lunar surface. As a prototype, it represents an early iteration in the development of lunar roving technology.

## Key Facts
- Scarab is classified as both a rover and a prototype
- It has 3 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia
- Wikipedia articles about Scarab exist in English, French, and Japanese under the title "Scarab (rover)"
- Its Wikidata entry describes it as a "robotic lunar rover prototype"
- It has a Freebase ID with the value /m/0cc77kw
- An image of Scarab is available on Wikimedia Commons
- It belongs to the rover class of space exploration vehicles

## FAQs
### Q: What is Scarab?
A: Scarab is a robotic lunar rover prototype designed for surface exploration of the moon. As a prototype, it represents a developmental stage in lunar rover technology.

### Q: What is the purpose of a lunar rover like Scarab?
A: Lunar rovers like Scarab are designed to move across the lunar surface, collecting data and samples to help scientists understand the moon's composition and environment.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Scarab?
A: Information about Scarab can be found on Wikipedia in English, French, and Japanese, as well as on Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons.

## Why It Matters
Robotic lunar rover prototypes like Scarab play a crucial role in advancing our ability to explore celestial bodies. They represent the technology necessary for human and robotic missions to the moon and other planets. As prototypes, they allow engineers and scientists to test designs, solve problems, and refine capabilities before committing to more complex and expensive missions. The development of roving technology is fundamental to expanding our presence beyond Earth and learning more about our solar system.

## Notable For
- Being a dedicated lunar rover prototype specifically designed for moon exploration
- Having multilingual documentation across English, French, and Japanese Wikipedia
- Being a representative example of rover-class space exploration vehicles
- Having a specific focus on lunar surface mobility and exploration capabilities

## Body
### Classification
- Scarab is classified as both a rover and a prototype in technical classifications
- It belongs to the broader category of rover-class space exploration vehicles designed for planetary surface movement

### Documentation
- Wikipedia articles exist in three languages: English, French, and Japanese
- All Wikipedia articles share the same title: "Scarab (rover)"
- The entity has 3 sitelinks across these language versions
- Wikidata provides a basic description: "robotic lunar rover prototype"
- An image is available on Wikimedia Commons at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Scarab_Lunar_Rover.jpg

### Technical Identification
- Freebase ID: /m/0cc77kw
- The Freebase entry was referenced in a publication dated October 28, 2013
- Wikidata property P248 references Q15241312 in its Freebase ID reference

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013