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Laser Power Beaming for Applications on the MoonRecently the concept of using a laser to beam electrical power for applications on the moon has attracted renewed interest. Particular applications include powering remote scientific assets over the 354-hour lunar night, and powering exploration in near-polar permanently-shadowed regions (PSR) where solar power is not available. This work will summarize the approaches considered and current status of the technology, the choice of wavelengths as a function of the mission parameters, and present engineering design studies of two applications of laser power beaming for near-term lunar applications: to provide power during the lunar night from an orbital platform to a global network of small landers spread across the lunar surface, and surface-to-surface power beaming for an application to provide power to the interior of a permanently shadowed lunar crater from an illuminated surface platform.
Document ID
20250003925
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Geoffrey A Landis
(Glenn Research Center Cleveland, United States)
Date Acquired
April 18, 2025
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Ground Support Systems and Facilities (Space)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Power Workshop
Location: Torrance, CA
Country: US
Start Date: April 29, 2025
End Date: May 1, 2025
Sponsors: The Aerospace Corporation
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 138494.01.99.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
Single Expert
Keywords
moon
space power
Laser
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