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Robotics and telepresence for moon missionsAn integrated moon program has often been proposed as a logical next step for today's space efforts. In the context of preparing for the possibility of launching a moon program, the European Space Agency is currently conducting an internal study effort which is focusing on the assessment of key technologies. Current thinking has this moon program organized into four phases. Phase 1 will deal with lunar resource exploration. The goal would be to produce a complete chemical inventory of the moon, including oxygen, water, other volatiles, carbon, silicon, and other resources. Phase 2 will establish a permanent robotic presence on the moon via a number of landers and surface rovers. Phase 3 will extend the second phase and concentrate on the use and exploitation of local lunar resources. Phase 4 will be the establishment of a first human outpost. Some preliminary work such as the building of the outpost and the installation of scientific equipment will be done by unmanned systems before a human crew is sent to the moon.
Document ID
19950017305
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sallaberger, Christian (Canadian Space Agency Saint Hubert Quebec, Canada)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: JPL, Third International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Automation for Space 1994
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
95N23725
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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