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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Calls for Paradigm Shifts in Moon to Mars Exploration Plans

NASA has updated its Moon to Mars architecture, detailing plans for long-term lunar exploration under the Artemis campaign as a precursor to crewed Mars missions. The 2024 updates include a revised Architecture Definition Document, an executive overview, and 12 new white papers. Key decisions include using fission power on Mars and introducing a lunar surface cargo lander and habitat. The updates aim to refine NASA's decision-making process and incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to advance human exploration of Mars.

via NASA|

#artemis-campaign #fission-power #moon-to-mars

spacescience1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Groundbreaking Experiment Reveals Secrets of Charged Moon Dust"

NASA conducted a suborbital flight test to study the effects of lunar regolith, or Moon dust, on astronauts and equipment in preparation for the Artemis campaign. The Electrostatic Regolith Interaction Experiment (ERIE) collected data on tribocharging in microgravity to understand how abrasive dust grains interact with astronauts, spacesuits, and equipment on the Moon. The experiment aims to develop technologies to prevent dust from damaging astronaut suits and electronics during lunar missions, with potential applications for future lunar surface missions.

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#artemis-campaign #erie-experiment #lunar-regolith

space1 year ago•4 min saved

"Valentine's Day Lift-off: SpaceX and Intuitive Machines Set for Historic Moon Mission"

NASA's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign will see SpaceX launching Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander to the Moon's surface on Feb. 14, with live coverage available on NASA platforms. The mission aims to carry NASA science and technology instruments focusing on various aspects of lunar exploration. The public can attend the launch virtually and engage on social media using the hashtag #Artemis. This mission is part of NASA's efforts to explore the Moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars through commercial partnerships.

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#artemis-campaign #commercial-lunar-payload-services #moon-mission