Advance survey by unmanned exploration using robots is mandatory for the future manned lunar surface activities to be accomplished more safely and at a lower cost. Reviews are conducted on the following spacecraft to implement such unmanned mission by the Launch Vehicle and Satellite System Laboratory in Tsukuba Space Center: (1) moon revolving observation satellites; (2) lunar roving vehicles; (3) lunar hoppers; (4) a sample retrieval system; (5) a lunar landing module; and (6) lunar data relay satellites. Spacecraft involved in unmanned lunar exploration missions are outlined. Major characteristics and system structure of the lunar landing module are presented. The major feature, weight and electric power balances of the lunar roving vehicles, system configuration, structure, weight, electric power balances, flight paths, and major characteristics of lunar hoppers are also presented. System structure and weight estimates are indicated.
Mujin Tsuki Tansa Misshon No Kentou (Review on Unmanned Lunar Exploration Mission)
1991
26 pages
Report
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Englisch