Hermes LunarG is a flight-proven research platform that can measure the effects of lunar gravity on different types of astromaterials using Blue Origin's reusable sub-orbital flight system. Hermes LunarG is part of the Strata-1 family of experiments that leverages International Space Station (ISS) flight hardware to investigate particle dynamics. The platform is a single payload locker consisting of four clear, polycarbonate tubes containing different regolith simulant materials. Onboard the New Shephard, once lunar gravity conditions are achieved, the payload releases the simulants to move freely in the tubes. The payload will capture images and sensor data to illustrate the dust settling effects and behavior of lunar regolith simulant in this environment. Funded by NASA STMD (Space Technology Mission Directorate) GCD (Game Changing Development) Program, the project has been developed by NASA, T STAR (Texas Space Technology Applications and Research) and Texas A&M's SOAR (Sub-Orbital Astromaterial Research) team to deliver a platform that will further address gaps in dust mitigation and improve the understanding of regolith in lunar gravity.


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    Title :

    Hermes LunarG Executive Summary


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    Publication date :

    2023-07-21


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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