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Space Technology Mission Directorate - Game Changing Development Program - Vertical Solar Array Technology ProjectThe Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) project is focused on the development of solar array technologies necessary for sustained presence on the lunar surface circa 2028. Existing solar array structures and deployment system technologies are designed for either zero-g or horizontal surface deployment. VSAT will explore vertical array deployment on extension masts of up to 10m in length in order to capture near continuous sun light at the lunar south pole.
Document ID
20220013210
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Chuck Taylor
(Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia, United States)
Richard Pappa
(Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2022
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: GCD Annual Review
Location: Hampton, VA
Country: US
Start Date: September 12, 2022
End Date: September 15, 2022
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 596118.04.61.23.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Portions of document may include copyright protected material.
Keywords
GCD
Annual Review
VSAT
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