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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Lunar Exploration"”.
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A trade space model for robotic lunar exploration
… interest in the moon as a target for planetary exploration. In light of the growing interest in the robotic exploration of the moon, this thesis presents a quantitative methodology for exploring the trade space of potential in situ robotic lunar spacecraft designs. A science value model was …
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Integrated modeling and simulation of lunar exploration campaign logistics
… prepares to establish a manned outpost on the lunar surface, it is essential to consider the logistics of both the construction and operation of this outpost. This thesis presents an interplanetary supply chain management and logistics planning and simulation software tool, SpaceNet, developed …
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Fully kinetic particle-in-cell simulations of plasma-surface-dust interactions for lunar exploration
<p>"The studies involving lunar surface explorations have drawn attentions in recent years. A better understanding of possible potential hazards to astronauts and electronic equipment has become a necessity for future lunar explorations. The lunar surface, lacking an atmosphere and global magnetic …
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From the Earth to the Moon: Economic Viability of Commercial Spaceports & Science and Technology Planning for MIT Lunar Exploration
… the renewed global interest in exploring the lunar surface, there is a shift from the Apollo program in that NASA aims to establish a significant number of commercial partnerships. As countries and companies around the world aim to return to the Moon, including the U.S. through NASA’s Artemis …
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Cargo revenue management for space logistics
… for space logistics. The module was tested on a lunar exploration concept which emphasizes global exploration of the Moon using mobile infrastructure. Results suggest that revenue management produces better capacity allocations in shorter duration missions, while producing nominal capacity …
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A Mars-back approach to lunar surface operations
The Vision for Space Exploration initiated a new space exploration program and called for a long term national commitment to space exploration starting with a return to the Moon and continuing with the exploration of Mars and beyond. The development and operation of the new space exploration system …
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A Low-Lunar Orbit CubeSat Solution to Mission-Oriented Lunar Surface Imagery Requirements
… architectures for missions on and near the lunar surface, which are forecast to proliferate in the coming years. The paradigm for lunar imaging assets has historically been limited to standalone, expensive projects such as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) or its planned follow on, the …
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Lunar lander propellant production for a multiple site exploration mission
… a processing plant architecture so that a lunar oxygen production demonstration mission can also provide a significant exploration and scientific return. This architecture will send one lander to the lunar surface with the capability of producing its own propellant to launch itself to …
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Small Spacecraft Design & Machine Learning-based Approaches To Lunar Robotics Navigation
Since human exploration of the Moon in the 1960s, the lunar community has benefited from a series of successful missions, including flybys, orbiters, landers (crewed and robotic), rovers, and impactors. The next generation of lunar exploration will include a cis-lunar station, crewed missions, and …
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Scalable and Sustainable Microwave Power Beaming to Mobile Lunar Surface Assets
Lunar missions are hindered by the challenges of maintaining continuous operation, especially during the 14-day lunar night, when solar power sources may be unavailable, causing significant mission delays and limiting efficiency. Frequent returns to charging stations supplied by fixed lunar surface …
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Towards a Circular Lunar Economy: Incentivizing the Design of Multi-Purpose Reusable Lunar Landers and Rovers
… a lasting presence on the Moon by 2030. However, lunar surface debris has already exceeded 200,000 kg, prompting concerns about the environmental, operational, and economic viability of future missions. This thesis proposes that circular economy principles—particularly reusability, modularity, and …
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Enabling a permanent human presence beyond low Earth orbit: wearable radiation protection and enhanced science through virtual reality
NASA's ambitious plans for human space exploration include returning to the Moon within the next five years and undertaking long-duration, deep-space missions to Mars within the next decade. This thesis encompasses two key areas of research aimed at enhancing the safety and productivity of human …
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Assessing Programmatic Variables and Uncertainties in Space Exploration Campaign Planning
All space exploration programs begin life as a set of requirements, driven by one or more scientific or technological objectives. Historically, the majority of those objectives were achieved using tailor-made spacecraft and systems to deliver their payloads, be they science experiments or astronaut …