Resource Prospector (RP) will be the first lunar surface robotic expedition to explore the character and feasibility of in situ resource utilization at the lunar poles. It is aimed at determining where, and how much, hydrogen-bearing and other volatiles are sequestered in polar cold traps. To meet its goals, the mission should land where the likelihood of finding polar volatiles is high. The operational environment is challenging: very low sun elevations, long shadows cast by even moderate relief, cryogenic subsurface temperatures, unknown regolith properties, and very dynamic sun and Earth communications geometries force a unique approach to landing, traverse design and mission operations.


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    Title :

    Resource Prospector Landing Site and Traverse Plan Development


    Contributors:
    Elphic, R. C. (author) / Colaprete, A. (author) / Shirley, M. (author) / McGovern, A. (author) / Beyer, R. (author)

    Conference:

    SSERVII Water on the Moon Meeting ; 2016 ; Laurel, MD, United States


    Publication date :

    2016-11-15


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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