LunarExploration
NASA Moon Observing Instrument to Get Another Shot at Lunar Ops
NASA Moon Observing Instrument to Get Another Shot at Lunar Ops NASA’s Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) instrument will launch to the Moon on a commercial rover no earlier than 2026, following its successful demonstration in lunar conditions during the Intuitive Machines 2 mission. MSOLO will measure low molecular weight volatiles on the lunar […]
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Piezoelectric-Based Power Conversion for Lunar Surface Systems
Piezoelectric-Based Power Conversion for Lunar Surface Systems Piezoelectric-based power conversion systems are being developed for small power systems on the lunar surface. These systems aim to offer high power density, reducing size, weight, and cost while maintaining high efficiency. The extreme lunar environment poses challenges, but piezoelectric systems can withstand prolonged exposure to cold and […]
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