On the moon, you will now be able to charge your devices.

With NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, we aim to not only return to the moon but also establish a sustainable human presence there. This will serve as a crucial stepping stone for future journeys to Mars.

The mission to land astronauts on the moon requires more than just landing. It demands the construction of new infrastructure, and Honeybee Robotics is contributing to the development of the necessary technologies for living and working on the moon with its advanced solutions.

The lunar power grid on the moon

Lunar power grid development is a priority for Honeybee Robotics, which has been chosen to develop the Lunar Array Mast and Power System (LAMPS) in collaboration with mPower Technology. This system will enable long-term habitation and exploration on the moon.

The moon will have towers as tall as the Statue of Liberty, which will be equipped with solar panels and batteries, providing power, communications, and street lighting. LAMPS will use Honeybee's DIABLO technology and mPower's DragonSCALES solar modules to create flexible and efficient energy solutions in the harsh lunar environment.

Powering the moon, one tower at a time

LUNARSABER, an initiative by Honeybee Robotics, complements the lunar power grid by deploying 328-foot-tall towers that integrate solar power, storage, and communication capabilities. These towers capture and store solar energy during the lunar day, providing power availability during the two-week lunar night.

The design incorporates advanced solar panels that capture sunlight from all directions and large sails that follow the sun's movement, providing nearly 95% solar light access year-round. This technology supports space missions on the moon and serves as a foundation for similar systems that could be used on Mars.

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Creating a connected lunar network

LUNARSABER towers can operate individually or as part of a network, transmitting energy and communication signals over long distances. This feature creates a lunar grid, linking different outposts and vehicles. In case of emergency, such as a lunar rover running out of power during the lunar night, a nearby LUNARSABER could direct a focused beam of sunlight to recharge the rover's solar panels, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

Kurt's key takeaways

The moon is becoming a more tangible possibility for a bustling economy, thanks to Honeybee Robotics' LUNARSABER initiative. Although challenges remain, the potential for human activity on the moon is becoming more realistic as these technologies continue to develop. This could pave the way for future trips to Mars and beyond.

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