Long lunar nights limit science lander lifetimes to only two weeks in most global locations unless they carry large batteries or radioisotopes. An orbiting beamed power spacecraft is another option to provide this energy, thus removing the energy storage burden on the lander while still giving it years of science operations.


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    Title :

    Power Beaming From Lunar Orbit to Small Lunar Science Assets


    Contributors:
    S. Oleson (author) / G. Landis (author) / E. Turnbull (author)

    Publication date :

    2024


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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