The Distributed Extreme Environment Drive System (DEEDS) What Is It? What Does it Do? How Does It Work? T he Distributed Extreme Environment Drive System (DEEDS) is an advanced space-rated avionic and actuation control system that addresses a wide thermal range of operations for harsh environments. This new technology development, undertaken by Motiv Space Systems (Motiv), addresses some of the most stringent environmental requirements of lunar and deep space exploration. It will enable sustained operations for critical systems like lunar rovers, robotics, cranes, offload equipment, ISRU processing equipment, and cargo manipulation systems. DEEDS 4 mobilityengineeringtech.com Aerospace & Defense Technology, October 2022 Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.mobilityengineeringtech.com