The lunar dust environment: concerns for Moon-based astronomy
The Moon has no atmosphere, hence, it offers a unique opportunity to place telescopes on
its surface for astronomical observations. It is phase-locked with Earth, and its far side …
its surface for astronomical observations. It is phase-locked with Earth, and its far side …
Autonomous construction of lunar infrastructure with in-situ boulders
J Walther, RL Johns, H Kolvenbach… - Frontiers in Space …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Significant infrastructure is required to establish a long-term presence of humans on the
lunar surface. In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is a fundamental approach to ensure the …
lunar surface. In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is a fundamental approach to ensure the …
Instrument to Study Plume Surface Interactions (PSI) on the Lunar Surface: Science Motivation, Requirements, Instrument Overview, and Test Plans
A Bueno, MJ Krasowski, N Prokop, LC Greer… - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
Safe landings are imperative to accomplish NASA's Artemis goal to enable human
exploration on the Moon, including sample collection missions. However, a process known …
exploration on the Moon, including sample collection missions. However, a process known …
Site Preparation for a Lunar Launch and Landing Pad
SW Ximenes, B Gorin, R Wells, J Johnson… - Earth and Space …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Landing on unprepared lunar surfaces can excavate tons of regolith, send high-velocity
lunar regolith particles kilometers from the landing site, and inject particles into lunar orbit …
lunar regolith particles kilometers from the landing site, and inject particles into lunar orbit …