Navigating the Moon
M.G. Dinescu (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J.K. Geijsberts (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
I. Maes (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
S. Nedelcu (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
A. Van Parys (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
L.D. van der Peet (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
N.O. Ricker Chong (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
K.A. Scherpenzeel (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
C.A.G.C. Spichal (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
M.N. Vereycken (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
W. van der Wal – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
G. Ermis – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J. Zhao – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
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Abstract
In the last few decades, a large increase in interest in space and particularly the Moon has taken place. The Moon is seen as a gateway to the rest of the Solar System. Missions to the Moon will inevitably lead to technological and scientific advancements. These would help in humanity’s mission to explore and develop habitats in the Solar System. Companies see economic opportunities in these places for activities such as the acquisition of rare Earth materials, as well as commercialising space travel. Furthermore, countries see these accomplishments
as a sort of international competition while also collaborating with other nations. The mission design presented here aims to facilitate these objectives by providing the necessary navigation support to any future mission on or around the Moon...