Space Directive 1 establishes that NASA is to "return of humans to the Moon for long-term exploration and utilization". Inherent in this direction, there are environmental challenges including ionizing radiation, extreme thermal ranges, and lunar dust. NASA is making significant investments in technologies to address the array of destinations and mission applications inherent in that challenge. As part of commercial, industry, and academic engagement, NASA has established Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC) as an open forum to engage a larger community through six focus groups: in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), excavation and construction, power, extreme access, dust mitigation, and extreme environments. A general overview of the investments – both technology and community development – is presented.
Cultivating Capabilities for Lunar Extreme Environments
Applied Space Environments Conference ; 2021 ; Virtual, US
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Lunar Surface Innovation Extreme Environments
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