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ISRU Evaluation of Artemis Campaign Sites: Considerations and MethodologyThe Artemis campaign has stated goals of ‘sustainable exploration’ [1] which includes In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU). The selection of the lunar polar region for Artemis was in part due to the identification of water in permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) which is of both scientific and exploration interest. The potential use of this water (as is, or as oxygen/hydrogen) for NASA and commercial applications, such as refueling vehicles, for power systems, or supplying life support consumables, is reflected in NASA’s Moon to Mars objectives (LI-7) [2]. These objectives also specify the need to locate and characterize the lunar water such that a water ‘reserve’ can be identified (AS-3).
While infusion of ISRU capabilities is not planned for Artemis III, it is an opportunity to collect information to identify water reserves for later Artemis and commercial use. Selection of an Artemis III site with ISRU consideration will help advance the infusion of ISRU into later missions.
Document ID
20230004302
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Julie Kleinhenz
(Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Jerry Sanders
(Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Date Acquired
April 3, 2023
Subject Category
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: A Lunar Surface Science Workshop
Location: Virtual
Country: US
Start Date: April 4, 2023
End Date: April 5, 2023
Sponsors: Lunar and Planetary Institute
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 596118.04.34.22
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
Single Expert
Keywords
In situ resource utilization
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