An integrated moon program has often been proposed as a logical next step for today's space efforts. In the context of preparing for the possibility of launching a moon program, the European Space Agency is currently conducting an internal study effort which is focusing on the assessment of key technologies. Current thinking has this moon program organized into four phases. Phase 1 will deal with lunar resource exploration. The goal would be to produce a complete chemical inventory of the moon, including oxygen, water, other volatiles, carbon, silicon, and other resources. Phase 2 will establish a permanent robotic presence on the moon via a number of landers and surface rovers. Phase 3 will extend the second phase and concentrate on the use and exploitation of local lunar resources. Phase 4 will be the establishment of a first human outpost. Some preliminary work such as the building of the outpost and the installation of scientific equipment will be done by unmanned systems before a human crew is sent to the moon.
Robotics and Telepresence for Moon Missions
1994
5 pages
Report
No indication
English
Extraterrestrial Exploration , European space programs , Lunar exploration , Remote control , Robotics , Space missions , Automatic control , Lunar roving vehicles , Mission planning , Technology assessment , Lunar resources , Tethering , Tracked vehicles , Vehicle wheels , Virtual reality , Walking machines , Foreign technology
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