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.
Power Beaming From Lunar Orbit to Small Lunar Science Assets
2024
9 pages
Report
No indication
English
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