lockheed martin’s lunar demonstration projects
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Lockheed Martin’sLunar Demonstration Projects
Dr. Christine EdwardsLockheed Martin Space Deputy Exploration Architect
LSIC Spring MeetingMay 11-12, 2021
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MISSION 1
6.5 Days
South Pole Site
Initial Mission Sequence for South Pole RegionMISSION 2
14-30 Days
(Lunar Day Only)
New S. Pole Site
MISSION 3
14-30 Days
(Lunar Day Only)
New South Pole Site
Lander Lander
HMP
Lander
MICRO-PSR WATER ISRU DEMO
HMP
REGOLITH O2 ISRU DEMO
LTV
FSP
MISSION 4
14-30 Days
(Lunar Night Survivability)
Permanent South Pole Site
Lander Landing Pad Grooming
HMP
LTV
ISRU Pilot Plant
Comm Comm Comm Comm
LTV LTV
VIPER Investigations
VSAT VSAT VSAT
VSAT
ISRU Plant
MOBILE ARCHITECTURE BEGINNINGS OF A MICROGRID ARCHITECTURE
Transition from Mobile to Microgrid to Future Architectures
Travel to ChargingPower Line
Cables
FSP
VSAT
Power Beaming
ADAPTABILITY
VSAT
Microgrid Hub
PSR Excavator
Lockheed Martin’s Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT)
The VSAT operational system concept combines innovative modifications to existing solar array technology, deployment andretraction mechanisms, and a composite mast design with leveling legs, gimbal, sun sensors, avionics, power and thermal systemswhile accommodating for the challenging lunar environment.
Commercial Impact:• Reduce barrier of entry for lunar surface assets by providing mobile power station
• Reducing functionality required of surface assets• Catalyzing a commercial services by reducing environment risk for long-term lunar surface assets
• i.e. dust mitigation, surviving lunar night• Offering new, affordable capabilities for lunar surface applications
Technology Image
Deployed Stowed
Deployer Assembly
Blanket Container Assembly•Contains solar array blanket (shown in stowed position)
Ball Bearing RingEnclosure
Leveling Legs
Solar Array Blanket
Cryogenic Demonstration Mission (CDM)
• NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Tipping Point project• In-space demonstration mission using liquid hydrogen• Testing more than a dozen cryogenic fluid management technologies
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