View of the Nova-C landing area near Malapert A in the
South Pole region of the Moon. North is to the right. Taken by LROC (Lunar
Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera) NAC (Narrow Angle Camera).
NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University
NASA has released two white papers
associated with the agency’s Moon to Mars architecture efforts. The papers, one on lunar mobility drivers and needs, and
one on lunar surface cargo, detail NASA’s latest thinking on specific areas of
its lunar exploration strategy.
While NASA has established a yearly
cadence of releasing new documents associated with its Moon to Mars
architecture, the agency occasionally releases mid-cycle findings to share
essential information in areas of interest for its stakeholders.
“Lunar Mobility Drivers and Needs” discusses the need to move cargo and assets on the lunar surface, from
landing sites to areas of use, and some of the factors that will significantly
impact mobility systems.
“Lunar Surface Cargo” analyses some of the current projected needs and identifies current
capability gaps for the transportation of cargo to the lunar surface.
The Moon to Mars architecture approach
incorporates feedback from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and
the NASA workforce. The agency typically releases a series of technical
documents at the end of its annual analysis cycle, including an update of the
Architecture Definition Document and white papers that elaborate on frequently
raised topics.
Under NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency will
establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land
the first woman, first person of color, and its first international
partner astronaut on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to
Mars for the benefit of all.
You can find all of NASA’s Moon to Mars architecture documents at:
Source: NASA Shares Two New Moon to Mars Architecture White Papers - NASA
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