Lunar night survival, while being a technical design challenge, also has an impact on mis-sion planning and execution during the flight system development phases (Phases A-D). Depending on mis-sion objectives, different locations on the lunar surface result in different challenges to technical formulation of a comprehensive mission design and implementa-tion. Equatorial regions have temperature extremes between day and night (<100K to >380K) but are somewhat cyclical and predictable. Polar regions can have milder thermal environments in terms of overall surface temperature swing and opportunities for ex-tended durations for solar power but pose unique chal-lenges in temporal and spatial availability of both sun-light and direct-to-Earth communications. Options for surviving the night will depend heavily on mission objectives, lunar location and program cost and schedule constraints.
Mission Design and Implementation Considerations for Lunar Night Survival
Survive and Operate Through the Lunar Night Workshop ; 2018 ; Columbia, MD, United States
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